10 ruthless, brutal videos showcasing wildlife at its angriest - and most powerful – from fighting elephant seals to hoards of angry monkeys

10 ruthless, brutal videos showcasing wildlife at its angriest - and most powerful – from fighting elephant seals to hoards of angry monkeys

Anger in the animal world is not confined to humans. Here are ten videos demonstrating the full fury that animals can feel

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It's not just humans that get angry - it seems that anger is present throughout the animal kingdom. But some creatures really seem to feel the fury more than most.

From ferocious mudskippers to confrontational elephant seals, you can see anger in the natural world when it comes to mating, eating and contests over territory. Below are 10 videos that demonstrate some of the most angriest animals about.

Kangaroos

Male kangaroos fight to establish dominance and access to females. Kangaroos fighting and kicking. Credit: John Downer Productions Image Bank Film via Getty.

Male deers

Red male deers fight during ruts and lock antlers during their angry session which is testosterone fuelled and highly aggressive. Credit: Film Studio Aves via Getty
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Grizzly bears

During mating season male grizzly bears engage in fierce battles over females, showing their supremely angry side. Credit: WNET Nature
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Hippopotamus

Male hippos fight for dominance, sometimes for hours on end. Credit: Ivan Veselkov
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Snubnosed monkeys

They are smart, but they are also angry these golden snub-nosed monkeys fight in a forest. Credit: Oxford Scientific Films
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Bison

The largest land mammal in North America is also one of the most furious, mostly when it comes to mating rights. Credit: Gregory B Balvin
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Vultures

These griffon vultures are not to be messed with and, like most vultures will get extremely angry when it comes to fighting over food. Credit: Gal Productions, Image Bank Film via Getty

Mudskippers

These amphibious creatures can live both on land and in water. And they will often fight over territory. Credit: BBC Natural History BBC Creative via Getty

Elephant seal

Elephant bull seals are famous for their angry fights. Credit: John Downer Productions
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Rhino beetle

The rhinocerous beetle is one of the largest and strongest beetles in the world and can lift up to eight hundred and fifty times their own weight. Credit: luckpics
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