Top 10 Bravest and Most Fearless Animals

Officially named 'the most fearless animal in the world' by Guinness World Records. This tough little rascal chases off lions and leopards, breaks open beehives and even shrugs off a deadly cobra bite after a short nap.

Looks like a small bear, but is actually a member of the weasel family with an iron will. The wolverine doesn't shy away from chasing grizzly bears and wolf packs off their prey with bared teeth and pure aggression.

Walks through nature with remarkable confidence. With its chemical weapon – a liquid that temporarily blinds attackers and stinks for kilometers – even pumas and bears prefer to give it a wide berth.

Made famous by the story of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Thanks to its lightning-fast reflexes and natural resistance to snake venom, this little fighter actively hunts deadly king cobras.

When a wolf pack approaches on the ice-cold tundra, muskoxen don't flee. They form an impenetrable circle with their horns facing outward to protect the calves in the middle.

Don't be fooled by its chunky figure: the hippo is one of the most territorially aggressive animals in Africa. They attack crocodiles, boats and lions crossing their river without hesitation.

It's not called 'The Widowmaker' for nothing. When a member of the herd is attacked, the whole group turns and counterattacks. There are countless stories of buffalo chasing lions up trees.

Produces a bloodcurdling scream and, relative to its body weight, has one of the most powerful bites in the world. It dishes out blows to its own kind as if it's nothing.

A brave Dutch meadow bird: when a bird of prey, fox or even a human gets too close to its nest, the lapwing fearlessly performs kamikaze dives straight at the intruder.

Historic warhorses had to gallop through flames, smoke and the roar of cannons without flinching. Their calm courage and unconditional loyalty to their rider are legendary.