Here’s a morbid question for you: which animals kill the most humans every year? You might easily think of animals such as lions, tigers, and sharks. Truth is, these creatures are way more subtle than you are. The most deadliest animals are often much smaller than you think and are more likely killing people through diseases instead of attacking. Dear friends, did you know that you are more dangerous to people than the aforementioned animals? (lions, tigers, and sharks) Here are the world’s deadliest animals.
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#10. Crocodile
Species: Crocodylidae;
People killed per year: approx. 1,000;
Have you ever been attacked by a crocodile?
#9. Tapeworm
Species: Cestoda;
People killed per year: approx. 2,000;
Have you ever been infested with tapeworms?
#8. Ascaris Roundworm
Species: Ascaris lumbricoides;
People killed per year: approx. 2,500;
Have you ever been infested with roundworms?
#7. Freshwater Snail (Schistosomiasis)
Species: Ampullariidae;
People killed per year: approx. 10,000;
Have you ever been infested with snails?
#6. Assassin Bugs (Chagas disease)
Species: Reduviidae;
People killed per year: approx. 10,000;
Have you ever been infested with assassin bugs?
#5. Tsetse Fly (Sleeping Sickness)
Species: Glossina;
People killed per year: approx. 10,000;
Have you ever been bitten by a tsetse fly?
#4. Dogs (Rabies)
Species: Canis lupus familiaris;
People killed per year: approx. 25,000;
Have you ever been attacked by a dog?
#3. Snakes
Species: Serpentes;
People killed per year: approx. 50,000;
Have you ever been attacked by a snake?
#2. Humans (Homicide)
Species: Homo sapiens;
People killed per year: approx. 475,000;
Have you ever been attacked by a person?
#1. Mosquitoes (Malaria)
Species: Culicidae;
People killed per year: approx. 750,000;
Have you ever been bitten by mosquitoes?
What’s even more? #11. Hippopotamus (500), #12. Elephant (100), #13. Lion (100), #14. Wolf (10), #15. Shark (10), and more…
Let us know if we missed any deadly predators.
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Written by: Nana Kwadwo, Wed, May 18, 2022.