Top 25: Deadly animals for humans 25

Do you know what are the deadliest animals known to man? The answer may surprise you. The animal kingdom is a dangerous place full of cruel and deadly creatures. Some of these creatures may even appear harmless, but believe me, they are not. Although most of human civilization has retired from the animal kingdom, they are still vulnerable to danger. In fact, some of these animals may be in your backyard right now. Curious which animals are the deadliest? Here are 25 animals known to man.

Sharks - 6 deaths

Although the films and especially "Jaws" make you think that sharks are killers, statistics say that on average sharks kill 6 people a year, which is significantly less compared to other animals.

Wolves - 10 deaths


Wolves used to kill many more people, but as human civilization expanded, attacks diminished. Today, wolves kill an average of 10 people a year.

Horses - 20 deaths


The horses are large, heavy and have a powerful kick. There are much more of us around them than other animals, so it probably shouldn't be surprising that they kill 20 people every year.

Cows - 22 deaths


Cows are obedient, but they can still strike in response to aggression. Cows kill an average of 22 people per year.

Leopards - 29 deaths


While they are certainly magnificent creatures and rarely attack humans, in 2001 they attacked 50 people and killed 29 people. The researchers found that the problem was caused by human intervention.

Ants - 30 deaths


It's hard to believe that ants kill more people than leopards, but there are 280 different species of ants that can kill. They are reported to kill up to 30 people a year; usually because someone slept next to an anthill and died of anaphylactic shock.

Jellyfish - 40 deaths


Everyone knows that jellyfish burns hurt, but they can also cost you your life. In the Philippines alone, deaths from jellyfish burns range from 2 to 40 people a year. According to some estimates, it could be over 100 people worldwide.

Bees - 53 Deaths


They are small, can fly, in large numbers, and have a sting. We're talking of course about bees and believe it or not, they kill 53 people on average every year. Most people can handle the sting, but for those with allergies, they pose a particular danger.

Tigers - 85 deaths


Tigers have always been dangerous predators for humans. Terrible, quiet and violent, these big cats certainly know how to hunt. Fortunately, they rarely kill people. An average of 85 people per year.

Deer - 130 deaths


Usually deer are not very aggressive. They are more likely to avoid trouble than attack. So how can they cause 130 deaths a year? One word: accidents. Too often, a fearful deer runs out onto a dark country road, banging the car and killing the passengers inside.

African buffalo - 200 deaths


African buffaloes are very aggressive. They kill larger animals and about 200 people annually.

Lions - 250 deaths


Considered the kings of the jungle, lions are the only cats that form packs to hunt other animals. Although humans hunt these magnificent creatures in Africa, lions are also known to hunt humans. On average, they kill 250 people every year.

Elephants - 500 deaths


Human civilization is constantly growing, elephants are being forced into smaller spaces. Elephants show great aggression and confrontation with humans, and the result is stunning. Elephants kill 500 people a year.

Hippos - 500 deaths


Along with elephants, hippos are considered the deadliest animals in Africa. They are big, fast, aggressive. Roughly, they kill 500 people a year.

Tapeworms - 700 deaths


It may be worse than an animal attacking you with saruji, it is a hidden animal attacking you from the inside. Tapeworms can hide inside you and give you a disease called cysticerosis, which kills about 700 people a year.

Crocodiles - 1000 deaths


Unlike alligators, which don't harm anyone, crocodiles are fierce, aggressive, and they don't really care who they eat or kill. If you find yourself next to them, they will grab you, drag you under the water and eat you and have no time to do anything. On average, they kill about 1,000 people a year.

Scorpios - 3,250 deaths


They are small, but capable of killing with their tail. Of all the scorpions, 20 species have enough venom to kill a person. However, there are a million bites a year and 3,250 deaths due to this.

Roundworms (Ascaris Roundworms) - 4500 deaths


Ascaris Roundworms cause an infection in the small intestine called aschariasis, and this usually affects young children rather than adults. However, this leaves a devastating death toll. 4500 people die from this year.

Tsetse flies - 10,000 deaths


While the average house fly is harmless, you don't want to run into the Tsetse fly. This can give you a disease called "sleeping sickness," in which your brain swells, you fall asleep, and you die. This fly kills 10,000 people a year.

Bed bugs - 12,000 deaths


Bugs (Assassin Bug) (Kissing Bug) kill about 12,000 people a year.

Dogs - 35,000 deaths


Everyone thinks of dogs as man's best friend, but they are also one of man's greatest killers. They kill up to 35,000 people a year. Most of the deaths occur in Africa and Asia, where many dogs are infected with rabies.

Snakes - 200,000 deaths

Not surprisingly, snakes can be quite deadly. Initially, the World Health Organization conducted a study that said snakes kill 100,000 people a year, but many believe this is underestimated and say there are probably over 200,000.

Human - 437,000 deaths


One of the deadliest animals on the planet are humans. Humans kill more people in much larger numbers than most animals. Probably not a surprise. According to a UN study, on average, people kill 437,000 other people a year.

Mosquitoes - 725,000 deaths


So which animal kills most people? Believe it or not, the tiny mosquito is the deadliest animal on earth, killing an average of 725,000 people a year. Mosquitoes transmit a number of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and encephalitis.