mosquitoes. They kill 725,000 people a year due to the spread of malaria. This infection is particularly dangerous in Africa: 95% of malaria cases and 96% of deaths occur in this region.
People. It is believed that humans can kill 400,000 people a year. And theoretically, humans are just animals. The highest murder rate is seen in Latin America.
snakes. They are known to kill 138,000 people a year. For example, two drops of black mamba venom can kill a human, and pythons can swallow a human whole.
Dogs. Rabies kills 59,000 people a year. This disease can be transmitted by biting, scratching, direct contact with infected areas on the dog.
Killer insects (Chagas disease). 10,000 people die each year from the deadly Chagas disease. And these insects are considered the main distributors of this disease.
scorpions. They kill 3300 people a year. It’s true that only 25 of the more than 2,600 species of arthropods have venom strong enough to kill a human. One of the most dangerous scorpions is the death hunter. The venom of this scorpion can kill the elderly, as well as those with long-term health conditions, including heart disease.
alligators. About 1000 people die from these animals every year. Crocodiles are aggressive and actively defend their territory.
elephants. They kill 600 people a year. Elephants often kill people by trampling on them. It is also known that they can lift and throw people with their proboscis and pierce people with their teeth.
hippos. They kill 500 people a year. To do this, hippos use long sharp teeth.
Lions. These animals kill 200 people a year. They can easily break a person’s bones and skull.
Source: Ferra
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