Calling these animals scary is an understatement. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most horrifying animals that no longer exist.

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However, there are also many animals that appear much more intimidating than they actually are. Let’s take a look at 17 animals that look scary but are actually surprisingly friendly.