Mosquitoes are tiny but deadly, spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika. They kill over 7,25,000 people annually.
Venomous snakes like the saw-scaled viper and the inland taipan cause over 1,00,000 deaths per year, especially in rural areas.
Dogs infected with rabies are responsible for about 59,000 deaths annually, mainly in developing countries.
Assassin bugs transmit chagas disease, causing around 10,000 deaths per year.
Scorpions cause around 3,300 deaths annually, primarily in regions like Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Crocodiles cause around 1,000 deaths annually, mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, due to their powerful attacks and ambush behaviour.
Elephants cause about 600 deaths annually, usually when they become aggressive or are provoked.
Hippos are responsible for around 500 deaths annually in Africa, mostly due to their sudden, aggressive behaviour in water or on land.
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