7 Of The Deadliest Animals on Planet Earth
Hippopotamus:
Responsible for about 500 deaths annually, these aggressive land mammals, often encountered in Africa
Elephants:
Despite their gentle reputation, elephants cause around 500 deaths per year, mainly due to conflicts arising from habitat loss
Saltwater crocodile:
With approximately 1,000 deaths annually, saltwater crocodiles are formidable predators, capable of viewing humans as prey.
Ascaris roundworms:
Responsible for about 2,500 deaths each year, these parasitic worms cause Ascariasis, a disease transmitted through ingestion
Scorpions:
Around 2,600 deaths annually are attributed to scorpion stings, with certain species delivering venom potent enough to be lethal to humans.
Assassin bugs:
Causing approximately 10,000 deaths per year, assassin bugs transmit Chagas disease, a parasitic infection, through their bites.
Saw-scaled viper:
With a staggering 138,000 deaths annually, the saw-scaled viper is the deadliest snake globally.