FEROCIOUS PREDATORS

The "king of the jungle" and a ferocious predator, lions kill nearly 200 humans every year. They often stalk their prey in small groups before striking.

Despite being herbivores, hippos are highly aggressive and responsible for around 500 human deaths yearly. Their long, sharp canines are used in fights, and a single bite can cut a human body in half.

The mighty elephant is one of the deadliest animals on Earth, causing nearly 600 human deaths each year.

The crocodile is a ferocious predator responsible for up to 1,000 human deaths annually. Its sharp teeth alone explain why these reptiles are so dangerous. 

Found in the arid deserts and dry landscapes of North Africa and the Middle East, these deadly creatures are responsible for 3,300 human deaths annually.

Though small, these blood-sucking predators are the leading transmitters of the deadly Chagas disease, causing 10,000 human deaths annually.

Dog bites, though rare, can transmit rabies, leading to 59,000 human deaths every year, especially in poorer regions of Africa and Asia.

Deadly snakes are found globally, capable of killing 138,000 humans every year through various brutal methods.

Humans are technically the second most dangerous species on Earth in terms of causing human fatalities.

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth, causing 725,000 human deaths annually by transmitting diseases like malaria.