Responsible for spreading deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever, mosquitoes are among the most lethal animals to humans.
While not traditionally considered animals, humans have had a profound and often devastating impact on the planet's ecosystems, leading to habitat destruction, species extinction
Found in sub-Saharan Africa, tsetse flies transmit trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) to humans and animals, causing fever, headaches, and, if left untreated, can be fatal.
Certain species of snakes, such as the saw-scaled viper and the black mamba, are highly venomous and responsible for numerous deaths each year through snakebites.
With their potent venom and nearly transparent bodies, box jellyfish are responsible for more human deaths in Australia than sharks, causing severe pain, paralysis
Known for their powerful jaws and aggressive nature, crocodiles are responsible for numerous fatal attacks on humans, particularly in regions where they coexist with human populations.
While tiger attacks on humans are relatively rare, these apex predators can be devastating when they prey on livestock or come into conflict with humans in their natural habitats.
Not only do rats spread diseases such as bubonic plague, leptospirosis, and hantavirus, but they also cause extensive damage to crops and infrastructure through their gnawing and habits.
Despite their fearsome reputation, great white sharks are responsible for only a handful of fatal attacks on humans each year. However, these attacks can have devastating consequences