📝List of apex predators-30 examples🍖

Last Updated: February 10, 2023By Dominion Oluwade

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All parts of the world are filled with animals and in each place, there is always a food chain. In the food chain, there are always predators like lions but even predators need to watch their backs. Only the apex predators are the ones with no stress. I’ve listed 30 examples of apex predators below, but before that let’s see what an apex predator is.

What is an apex predator?

An apex predator is known as any animal at the top of the food chain in their habitat. They always have strength, speed and intelligence. Below I have 30 apex predators listed out. I’m sure one of them will surprise you.

1. Lions.🦁

Lions are the largest cats in Africa.
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The lion is a large, muscular cat with a length of 8.2 feet, height of 4 feet and weight of 250 kilograms making it the second largest cat on Earth. The lion has a bite force of about 650-1000 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 81 kilometers per hour(kph)/50 miles per hour(mph). The lion belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Pantherine along with tigers, leopards, jaguars and snow leopards. This animal can eat anything from rodents and African buffalo to hippos and giraffes but they predominately(often) feed on medium sized hoofed animals like zebras, wildebeests and gazelles. The scientific name of a lion is Panthera leo.

Features that makes a lion an apex predator

Features that makes a lion an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the lion, size is important. So the bigger the lion is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A lion is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1000 PSI and the ability to hit with 1300 pounds of pressure with a paw swipe which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a lion can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The lion is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Teamwork: Unlike most predators, lions live and hunt in groups called prides. This increases the chance of catching prey and being safe from animals that try to overtake them.
Speed: Lions need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly when going to patrol his territory.

2. Killer whales/Orcas.

Orcas are the top predators of the ocean, being able to even kill sperm whales.
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The orca or killer whale is a species of toothed whale with a length of 22 feet and weight of 4,000 kilograms making it the second largest predator on Earth. They belong to the dolphin family of which orcas are the biggest. An orca has a bite force of about 19000 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 56 kilometers per hour(kph)/28` miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a killer whale is Orcinus orca.

Features that makes an orca an apex predator

Features that makes a killer whale an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the orca, size is important. So the bigger the killer whale is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An orca’s is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 19000 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a killer whale can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The orca is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Teamwork: Unlike most predators, orcas live and hunt in groups called prides. This increases the chance of catching prey and being safe from animals that try to overtake them.

3. Komodo dragons.

This is one tough creature with lots of strength.
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The komodo dragon is a large member of the monitor lizard family called Varanus with a length of 9.8 feet and weight of 92 kilograms making it the largest lizard on the planet. This lizard is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. A komodo dragon has a bite force of 500 PSI and a speed of 20 kilometers per hour(kph)/12 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a komodo dragon is Varanus komodoensis.

Features that makes a komodo dragon an apex predator

Features that makes a komodo dragon an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the komodo dragon, size is important. So the bigger the komodo dragon is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An komodo dragon is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 500 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a komodo dragon can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The komodo dragon is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Venom: Unlike most predators, komodo dragons kill with venom. Their ability to kill prey comes from their venom, not from their bite.

4. Saltwater crocodiles.🐊

The saltwater crocodile is a large crocodilian species with a length of 21 feet and weight of 1,300 kilograms making it the largest reptile and the third largest amphibious animal on the planet. This crocodilian is endemic to saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands from India’s east coast across Southeast Asia and the Sundaic region to northern Australia and Micronesia. A saltwater crocodile has a bite force of 3700 PSI and a speed of 29 kilometers per hour(kph)/18 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a saltwater crocodile is Crocodylus porosus.

Features that makes a saltwater crocodile an apex predator

Features that makes a saltwater crocodile an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the saltwater crocodile, size is important. So the bigger the saltwater crocodile is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An saltwater crocodile is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 3700 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a saltwater crocodile can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The saltwater crocodile is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Patience: Unlike most predators, saltwater crocodiles are patient and can wait for hours, days, weeks or even months waiting for the perfect moment to strike and this increases the chance of a kill. Their ability to kill prey comes most especially from their patience, not from their bite.

5. Nile crocodiles.

The nile crocodile is a large crocodilian species with a length of 16 feet and weight of 750 kilograms making it the second largest reptile and the fifth largest amphibious animal on the planet. This crocodilian is endemic to freshwater habitats in Africa, where it is present in 26 countries. A nile crocodile has a bite force of 5300 PSI and a speed of 35 kilometers per hour(kph)/21 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a nile crocodile is Crocodylus niloticus.

Features that makes a nile crocodile an apex predator

Features that makes a nile crocodile an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the nile crocodile, size is important. So the bigger the nile crocodile is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An nile crocodile is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 5300 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a nile crocodile can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The nile crocodile is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Patience: Unlike most predators, nile crocodiles are patient and can wait for hours, days, weeks or even months waiting for the perfect moment to strike and this increases the chance of a kill. Their ability to kill prey comes most especially from their patience, not from their bite.

6. Tigers.🐯

The tiger is a large, muscular cat with a length of 13 feet, height of 9.25 feet and weight of 308 kilograms making it the largest cat on Earth. The tiger has a bite force of about 1050 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 65 kilometers per hour(kph)/40 miles per hour(mph). The tiger belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Pantherine along with lions, leopards, jaguars and snow leopards. The scientific name of a tiger is Panthera tigris.

Features that makes a tiger an apex predator

Features that makes a tiger an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the tiger, size is important. So the bigger the tiger is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A tiger is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1050 PSI and the ability to hit with 2000 pounds of pressure with a paw swipe which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a tiger can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The tiger is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Tigers need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats like a stampeding herd of elephants.

7. Honey badgers.

The honey badger, also called the ratel, is a small, carnivorous weasel with a length of 2.6 feet, height of 1 feet and weight of 16 kilograms making it the largest terrestrial weasel in Africa. The honey badger’s bite force is unknown but its bite force is stronger than that of a bear and they have a speed of 30 kilometers per hour(kph)/19 miles per hour(mph). The honey badger is endemic to Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The scientific name of a honey badger is Mellivora capensis.

Features that makes a honey badger an apex predator

Features that makes a honey badger an apex predator are listed below.
Strength: Strength is important for survival. A honey badger is extremely strong with a stronger bite force than that of a bear which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a honey badger can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Bravery: Bravery is an important factor of any apex predator. All apex predators on this list are not as brave as the honey badger is. In fact, it can take on a lion and a very large swarm of honeybees.
Intelligence: The honey badger is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Immunity: This is something no other animal on this list has. With immunity, the honey badger has been known to mob and eat some of the most venomous snakes in its habitat.

8. Wolverine.

The wolverine, Gulo gulo is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae (weasels).

The wolverine, also called the glutton, carcajou, or quickhatch, is a small bear-like muscular and carnivorous weasel species with a length of 3.6 feet, height of 1.5 feet and weight of 25 kilograms making it the largest terrestrial weasel in the world. The wolverine has a bite force of 50 PSI and a speed of 48 kilometers per hour(kph)/30 miles per hour(mph). The wolverine is endemic to the Northern hemisphere. The scientific name of a wolverine is Gulo gulo.

Features that makes a wolverine an apex predator

Features that makes a wolverine an apex predator are listed below.
Strength: Strength is important for survival. A wolverine is really strong with a bite force which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a wolverine can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Bravery: Bravery is an important factor of any apex predator. Most apex predators on this list are not as brave as the wolverine is. In fact, they eat creatures all the way from tiny insects to the largest deer, the moose. These animals are also scavengers and can even attack a small pack of wolves or a grizzly bear to steal food.
Intelligence: The wolverine is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: With speed along with its stamina, the wolverine can catch up to prey quickly and also cover more ground when searching for food.

9. Grey wolves.🐺

Wolves in general are apex predators, but the grey wolf is the most successful at being an apex predator. The grey wolf, also known as the Canadian timber wolf, is a large canine with a length of 5.2 feet, height of 3 feet and weight of 85 kilograms making it the largest dog on the planet. It is endemic to North America and Eurasia. The grey wolf has a bite force of 1200 PSI and a speed of 48 kilometers per hour(kph)/30 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a grey wolf is Canis lupus.

Features that makes a grey wolf an apex predator

Features that makes a grey wolf an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the grey wolf, size is important. So the bigger the timber wolf is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A grey wolf is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1200 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a timber wolf can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The grey wolf is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Teamwork: Unlike most predators, grey wolves live and hunt in groups called packs. This increases the chance of catching prey and being safe from animals that try to overtake them.
Speed and Stamina: Grey wolves need to be fast to run after prey and they need stamina to cover more ground quickly when chasing prey or looking for prey.

10. Jaguars.

The jaguar is a large, muscular cat with a length of 6.1 feet, height of 3 feet and weight of 137 kilograms making it the third largest cat on Earth. The jaguar has a bite force of about 2000 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 80 kilometers per hour(kph)/48 miles per hour(mph). The jaguar belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Pantherine along with lions, leopards, tigers and snow leopards. The scientific name of a jaguar is Panthera onca.

Features that makes a jaguar an apex predator

Features that makes a tiger an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the jaguar, size is important. So the bigger the jaguar is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A jaguar is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 2000 PSI and the ability to hit with 1000 pounds of pressure with a paw swipe which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a tiger can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The jaguar is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Jaguars need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

11. Polar bears.🐻‍❄️

The polar bear is a large, hypercarnivorous bear species with a length of 9.8 feet, height of 7.8 feet and weight of 700 kilograms making it the largest bear on Earth. The polar bear has a bite force of about 1220 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 48 kilometers per hour(kph)/29 miles per hour(mph). The polar bear is endemic to the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. The scientific name of a polar bear is Ursus maritimus.

Features that makes a polar bear an apex predator

Features that makes a polar bears an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the polar bear, size is important. So the bigger the polar bear is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A polar bear is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1220 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a polar bear can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The polar bear is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Polar bears need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

12. Brown bears.🐻

The brown bear is a large, hypercarnivorous bear species with a length of 9.1 feet, height of 5 feet and weight of 600 kilograms making it the second largest bear on Earth. The brown bear has a bite force of about 1200 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 56 kilometers per hour(kph)/35 miles per hour(mph). The brown bear is endemic to Eurasia and North America. In North America, brown bears are called grizzly bears, while the subspecies that inhabits the Kodiak Islands of Alaska is known as the Kodiak bear. The scientific name of a polar bear is Ursus arctos.

Features that makes a brown bear an apex predator

Features that makes a polar bears an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the brown bear, size is important. So the bigger the brown bear is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A brown bear is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1200 PSI which is strong enough to break bones and they have the longest claws of all bears. So with such strength, a brown bear can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The brown bear is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Brown bears need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

13. American crocodiles.

The american crocodile is a large crocodilian species with a length of 15 feet and weight of 500 kilograms making it the third largest reptile and the sixth largest amphibious animal on the planet. This crocodilian is endemic to brackish and saltwater habitats from the tip of Florida and the coasts of Central and South America. An american crocodile has a bite force of 2990 PSI and a speed of 36 kilometers per hour(kph)/22 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of an american crocodile is Crocodylus acutus.

Features that makes an american crocodile an apex predator

Features that makes an american crocodile an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the american crocodile, size is important. So the bigger the american crocodile is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An american crocodile is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 2980 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, an american crocodile can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The american crocodile is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Patience: Unlike most predators, american crocodiles are patient and can wait for hours, days, weeks or even months waiting for the perfect moment to strike and this increases the chance of a kill. Their ability to kill prey comes most especially from their patience, not from their bite.

14. Dingos.

The dingo is an ancient lineage of dog with a length of 3.9 feet, height of 1 feet and weight of 15 kilograms making it the largest wild dog on the continent of Austrailia which it is endemic to. The grey wolf has a bite force of 1500 PSI and a speed of 48 kilometers per hour(kph)/30 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a grey wolf is Canis lupus dingo since its higher classification is Wolf.

Features that makes a dingo an apex predator

Features that makes a dingo an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the dingo, size is important. So the bigger the dingo is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A dingo is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1500 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a dingo can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The dingo is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Teamwork: Unlike most predators, dingos live and hunt in groups called packs. This increases the chance of catching prey and being safe from animals that try to overtake them.
Speed and Stamina: Dingos need to be fast to run after prey and they need stamina to cover more ground quickly when chasing prey or looking for prey.

15. Green anacondas.🐍

The green anaconda, also known as the giant emerald anaconda, common anaconda, common water boa or sucuri, is a large member of the boa family called Boidae with a length of 30 feet and weight of 227 kilograms making it the largest snake on the planet. This snake is endemic to the Amazon rainforest of South America. A green anaconda has a crush force of 90 PSI and a speed of 16 kilometers per hour(kph)/10 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a green anaconda is Eunectes murinus.

Features that makes a green anaconda an apex predator

Features that makes a green anaconda an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the green anaconda, size is important. So the bigger the common water boa is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An green anaconda is extremely strong and it constricts prey with a maximum crush force of 90 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a green anaconda can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The common water boa is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.

16. Snow leopards.

The snow leopard is a large, muscular cat with a length of 7 feet, height of 2 feet and weight of 54 kilograms making it the fifth largest cat on Earth. The snow leopard has a bite force of about 300 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 64 kilometers per hour(kph)/40 miles per hour(mph). The snow leopard belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Pantherine along with lions, leopards, tigers and jaguars. The scientific name of a snow leopard is Panthera uncia.

Features that makes a snow leopard an apex predator

Features that makes a snow leopard an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the snow leopard, size is important. So the bigger the snow leopard is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A snow leopard is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 300 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a snow leopard can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The snow leopard is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Snow leopards need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

17. Golden eagles.

The golden eagle is a large bird of prey with a length of 3.2 feet, height of 2.7 feet, wingspan of 7.5 and weight of 6.7 kilograms making it North America’s largest bird of prey and the third largest eagles on the planet. The golden eagle has a grip strength of 750 pounds and a speed of 320 kilometers per hour(kph)/200 miles per hour(mph) making it the second fastest animal on Earth. The scientific name of a golden eagle is Aquila chrysaetos.

Features that makes a golden eagle an apex predator

Features that makes a golden eagle an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the golden eagle, size is important. So the bigger the golden eagle is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A golden eagle is extremely strong with a maximum talon crush force of 750 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a golden eagle can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The golden eagle is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Golden eagles need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

18. Peregrine falcons.

The peregrine falcon, also known as the duck hawk is a large bird of prey with a length of 2 feet, height of 1.5 feet, wingspan of 4 and weight of 2 kilograms making it the second largest falcons on the planet. The peregrine falcon has a grip strength of 750 pounds and a speed of 400 kilometers per hour(kph)/248 miles per hour(mph) making it the fastest animal on Earth. The scientific name of a peregrine falcon is Falco peregrinus.

Features that makes a peregrine falcon an apex predator

Features that makes a peregrine falcon an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the peregrine falcon, size is important. So the bigger the peregrine falcon is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A peregrine falcon is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 300 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a peregrine falcon can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The peregrine falcon is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Peregrine falcons need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

19. Reticulated pythons.

The reticulated python is a large member of the python family called Boidae with a length of 28 feet and weight of 75 kilograms making it the second largest snake on the planet. This snake is endemic to the rainforest of Borneo and Sumatra. A reticulated python has a crush force of 14 PSI and a speed of 1.6 kilometers per hour(kph)/1 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a reticulated python is Malayopython reticulatus.

Features that makes a reticulated python an apex predator

Features that makes a reticulated python an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the reticulated python, size is important. So the bigger the reticulated python is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A reticulated python is extremely strong and it constricts prey with a maximum crush force of 14 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a reticulated python can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The reticulated python is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.

20. African rock pythons.

The african rock python is a large member of the python family called Pythonidae with a length of 20 feet and weight of 54 kilograms making it the third largest snake on the planet. This snake is endemic to the forest, savanna, grassland, semidesert, and rocky areas of Central Africa downwards. An african rock python has a crush force of 7 PSI and a speed of 1.6 kilometers per hour(kph)/1 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of an african rock python is Python sebae.

Features that makes an african rock python an apex predator

Features that makes an african rock python an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the african rock python, size is important. So the bigger the african rock python is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An african rock python is extremely strong and it constricts prey with a maximum crush force of 7 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, an african rock python can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The african rock python is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.

21. Burmese pythons.

The Burmese python is a large member of the python family called Boidae with a length of 16 feet and weight of 30 kilograms making it the fourth largest snake on the planet. This snake is endemic to the rainforest of Southeast Asia. A Burmese python has a crush force of 6.3 PSI and a speed of 1.6 kilometers per hour(kph)/1 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a Burmese python is Python bivittatus.

Features that makes a Burmese python an apex predator

Features that makes a Burmese python an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the Burmese python, size is important. So the bigger the Burmese python is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A Burmese python is extremely strong and it constricts prey with a maximum crush force of 6.3 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a Burmese python can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The Burmese python is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.

22. Hyenas.

The hyena, which is four species, is a feliform carnivoran mammal of the family Hyaenidae with a length of 5.9 feet, height of 3 feet and weight of 63 kilograms. It is endemic to Africa. The hyena has a bite force of 1100 PSI and a speed of 48 kilometers per hour(kph)/30 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a hyena is Hyaenidae.

Features that makes a hyena an apex predator

Features that makes a hyena an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the hyena, size is important. So the bigger the hyena is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A grey wolf is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 1200 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a timber wolf can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The grey wolf is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Teamwork: Unlike most predators, grey wolves live and hunt in groups called packs. This increases the chance of catching prey and being safe from animals that try to overtake them.
Speed and Stamina: Grey wolves need to be fast to run after prey and they need stamina to cover more ground quickly when chasing prey or looking for prey.

23. Black widow spiders.🕷️

The black widow spider, also known as southern black widow or simply black widow, and the shoe-button spider, is a venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus with a length of 1.5 inches and weight of 0.035 ounces. It is endemic to South America. The scientific name of a black widow is Latrodectus.

Features that makes a black widow an apex predator

Features that makes a hyena an apex predator are listed below.
Venom: Unlike every other animal, the only feature is venom which is a great power. Their venom paralyzes prey and threats.

24. Bald eagles.🦅

The bald eagle is a large bird of prey with a length of 7 feet, height of 3 feet, wingspan of 5.5 feet and weight of 6 kilograms making it the fifth largest eagle on the planet. The bald eagle has a grip strength of 1000 pounds and a speed of 190 kilometers per hour(kph)/98 miles per hour(mph) and is endemic to North Aemerica. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States, and is considered to be an emblem of freedom and independence. The scientific name of a bald eagle is Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

Features that makes a bald eagle an apex predator

Features that makes a peregrine falcon an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the bald eagle, size is important. So the bigger the bald eagle is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A bald eagle is extremely strong with a maximum crush force of 1000 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a bald eagle can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The bald eagle is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Bald eagles need to be fast to run after prey and cover more space quickly and escape threats.

25. Great white sharks.🦈

Sharks in general are apex predators but the great white shark is the most recognised. The great white shark, also known as the great white, white shark and white point, is a large species of shark with a length of 26 feet and weight of 1,100 kilograms making it the largest predatory shark and fish on the planet. This shark is endemic to the coastal waters in many parts of the world, including the United States, South Africa, Australia, and the Mediterranean. A great white shark has a bite force of 4000 PSI and a speed of 60 kilometers per hour(kph)/40 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a great white shark is Carcharodon carcharias.

Features that makes a great white shark an apex predator

Features that makes a great white shark an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the great white, size is important. So the bigger the white point is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. An great white is extremely strong and it constricts prey with a maximum bite force of 4000 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a great white can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The white shark is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: The white shark has to be fast to catch prey and escape threats.

26. Cougars.

The cougar,also know as panther, moutain lion, red lion, puma etc, is a large, muscular cat with a length of 5 feet, height of 2 feet and weight of 100 kilograms making it the fourth largest cat on Earth. The cougar has a bite force of about 500 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 50 kilometers per hour(kph)/35 miles per hour(mph). The cougar belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Felinae in the puma linage along with cheetahs and jaguarundis. The scientific name of a puma is Puma concolor.

Features that makes a cougar an apex predator

Features that makes a cougar an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the jcougar, size is important. So the bigger the puma is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A puma is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 500 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a cougar can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The cougar is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Pumas need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

27. Leopards.🐆

The leopard is a large, muscular cat with a length of 4.5 feet, height of 2 feet and weight of 90 kilograms making it the tfifth largest cat on Earth. The leopard has a bite force of about 500 PSI(pounds per square inch) and a speed of 56 kilometers per hour(kph)/37 miles per hour(mph). The leopard belongs to the family of cats called Felidae and is in a subfamily of cats called Pantherine along with lions, jaguars, tigers and snow leopards. The scientific name of a leopard is Panthera pardus.

Features that makes a leopard an apex predator

Features that makes a leopard an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the leopard, size is important. So the bigger the leopard is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A leopard is extremely strong with a maximum bite force of 500 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a leopard can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The leopard is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Leopards need to be fast to run after prey and cover more ground quickly and escape threats.

28. Tardigrades.

The tardigrade, also known as water bears or slow walkers, is a venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus with a length of 0.0625 inches and weight of 0.035 ounces. It is endemic to every place on Earth. The scientific name of a tardigrade is Latrodectus.

Features that makes a tardigrade an apex predator

Features that makes a tardigrade an apex predator are listed below.
Size: Unlike every other animal, the tardigrade’s small size is what makes it an apex predator. So with such size , no one can even try to kill it.

29. Red tailed hawks.

The red tailed hawk is a large bird of prey with a length of 5 feet, height of 2.5 feet, wingspan of 5 feet and weight of 1.8 kilograms. The red taild hawk has a grip strength of 800 pounds and a speed of 190 kilometers per hour(kph)/98 miles per hour(mph) and is endemic to North Aemerica. The scientific name of a red taild hawk is Buteo jamaicensis.

Features that makes a red tailed hawk an apex predator

Features that makes a red tailed hawk an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the red tailed hawk, size is important. So the bigger the red tailed hawk is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A red tailed hawk is extremely strong with a maximum crush force of 800 PSI which is strong enough to break bones. So with such strength, a red tailed hawk can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The red tailed hawk is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Red tailed hawks need to be fast to run after prey and cover more space quickly and escape threats.

30. Black mambas.

The black mamba is a large member of the mamba family called Elapidae with a length of 12 feet and weight of 1.8 kilograms making it the second largest venomous snake and largest mamba on the planet. This snake is endemic to the forest, savanna, grassland, semidesert, and rocky areas of Africa. A black mamba has 12 drops of venom in each fang and a speed of 20 kilometers per hour(kph)/12 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a black mamba is Python sebae.

Features that makes a black mamba an apex predator

Features that makes a black mamba an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the black mamba, size is important. So the bigger the black mamba is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A black mamba is extremely strong. So with such strength, a black mamba can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The black mamba is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Venom: Unlike most predators, black mambas kill with venom. Their ability to kill prey comes from their venom, not from their bite.

Honorable Mentions

Now I just want to give you two more animal that are almost apex predators but still have the skills to be on this list and they are listed below.

31. Steller sea lions.

The steller sea lion is a large member of the eared seal family with a length of 12 feet and weight of 1000 kilograms making it the largest of all seals and sea lions on the planet. This sea lion has a bite force of 1000 PSI and a speed of 40 kilometers per hour(kph)/32 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a steller sea lion is Eumetopias jubatus.

Features that makes a steller sea lion an apex predator

Features that makes a steller sea lion an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the steller sea lion, size is important. So the bigger the steller sea lion is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A steller sea lion is extremely strong with bite force of 1000 PSI. So with such strength, a steller sea lion can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The steller sea lion is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Steller sea lions need to be fast to run after prey and cover more space quickly and escape threats.

32. Leopard seals.

The leopard seal is a is a species of seal with a length of 11 feet and weight of 600 kilograms. This seal is endemic to the ocean of Antarctica. A leopard seal has a bite force of and a speed of 37 kilometers per hour(kph)/23 miles per hour(mph). The scientific name of a leopard seal is Hydrurga leptonyx.

Features that makes a steller sea lion an apex predator

Features that makes a leopard seal an apex predator are listed below.
Size: For most animals like the leopard seal, size is important. So the bigger the leopard seal is, the harder it will be for any animal to kill.
Strength: Just like size, strength is important for survival. A leopard seal is extremely strong with bite force of 1000 PSI. So with such strength, a leopard seal can defend itself and also kill many animals for prey.
Intelligence: The leopard seal is incredibly smart which is something it needs to be able to catch prey.
Speed: Leopard seals need to be fast to run after prey and cover more space quickly and escape threats.