Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World

All over the world, there are many deaths caused by dangerous animals that act aggressively due to their nature and humans posing as a threat. Some animals are unpredictable as they might seem nice at first but can suddenly turn to aggression as they feel unsafe.

Despite all of that, some of the animals on this list are naturally harmless if left undisturbed but can be lethal if ever harmed. Here we would like to share with you the top 10 most dangerous animals in the world.

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10. African Buffalo

The African buffalo is an animal species that live in groups and constantly migrate from one place to another searching for grass field to graze on and water by the river. Generally, this animal is not considered dangerous and harmful but will engage to attack if threatened.

This can be seen in many documentaries on National Geographic showing its skills going up against the African lion. The African buffalos are also known by the name, Black Death due to their deadly aggression that is capable of killing the predator itself.

Its strategy will be to surround the attacker into one spot where they will take turns goring at the lion without having any fear of being hurt. In fact, an African buffalo will even attack any moving vehicle close by.

9. Cone Snail

This little creature can mostly be found in warm and tropical climates. The cone snail features a very beautiful and hard shell resembling a whitish-to-chocolate shell that is also highly prized.

The cone snail can usually be seen in shallow waters and near the beach but be warned to not touch this snail as it has very sharp torn containing a poisonous toxin called conotoxin that made it the most poisonous snail in the world.

The conotoxin will stop the nerve cell from connecting with one another resulting in paralysis of the body. It has been reported that cone snails can kill you within 1 to 5 hours if left untreated.

8. Golden Poison Frog

The poisonous frogs can be found all over the South American regions and one, in particular, will be the most deadly one yet, the Golden Poison Frog. This frog lives by the beach coast of Colombia and can grow up to 2 inches in size.

The poison can be found on the frog's skin and it is called batrachotoxin. One frog has around 2 micrograms of this toxin which can potentially kill up to 10 adults. What made matters worst is that just touching the skin of this frog will get you poisoned.

And of course, the indigenous people living in the jungle commonly use the poison on these frogs to make poisonous arrows for hunting.

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7. Australian Box Jellyfish

Can be found swimming across the Indo-Pacific Ocean of northern Australia, this transparent creature is the most poisonous marine life in the world and it was recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This jellyfish comprises 15 tentacles on its body that stretch up to 10 feet long full of these lethal special cells called cnidocytes. And inside these cells contain harpoon-like structures full of venom called nematocytes.

These venoms will attack your nervous system, heart, and skin. Despite the antidote being available, the toxin on these jellyfish is so strong causing the victim to suffocate, experience stroke, and even heart failure.

Even though the antidote makes its way into your body, it will take weeks before the pain resides on top of the permanent scars in the affected area.

6. Puffer Fish

Pufferfish is commonly found in the Asian regions and you can even catch them with your typical fishing rods. It can be found all over Malaysia, the Philippines, and China, and very special in Japan.

The fish is the second most poisonous vertebrate after the Golden Poison Frog and its neurotoxin, tetrodotoxin can be found on its skin, muscle, heart, and other internal organs that must be avoided.

The Japanese consider it a national delicacy to be served in certain restaurants with qualified chefs. One must fear such fish as its tetrodotoxin is 1200 times more poisonous than cyanide and can cause beaches, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death.

5. Black Mamba

Despite the King Cobra being the most venomous snake, the Black Mamba is deadly due to how fast it can react to its surrounding. The Black Mamba can mostly be found in the savannah and mountainous regions of South and East Africa.

This species can grow up to 14 feet long and is among the fastest snakes out there moving at 12.5 miles per hour(20.12 km/hour). However, the Black Mamba will only attack if disturbed and will constantly bite you in which its toxin can kill up to 10 people.

The victim will experience internal bleeding if left without an antidote and can ultimately die in just 20 minutes.

4. Saltwater Crocodile

The saltwater crocodile is well known for its aggression especially when one enters its territory. Not just that but the saltwater crocodile also has one of the strongest bite forces in the world at 3700 psi.

This dangerous crocodile can be found anywhere in the Indo-Pacific regions starting from India, and Southeast Asia all the way to southern Australia. It can grow up to 23 feet in size with a weight of 1 ton.

It also ravages the land causing many human casualties each year. You definitely want to stay away from this creature.

3. Elephant

The elephant stands tall for being the largest animal on land with a length of 24 feet and weighing up to 11 tons. Elephants can be found mostly in African national parks and also in some tropical rainforests of South Asia.

Elephant attack might not be so common where you live but in some countries, it is responsible for 500 deaths each year. A rampaging elephant can move at a speed of 25mph(40km/h) making them easily outrun any humans nearby.

2. Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus or hippos lived in water source areas such as rivers, lakes or any water reservoirs as it cools off its body. Despite hippos being a herbivore, it has long been the most deadly creatures in Africa due to their aggressiveness toward humans.

There have been cases where a hippo toppled a boat and destroys vehicles nearby. Even the mighty crocodile would not dare to challenge a hippo with such brute strength. Hippos are responsible for 500 human deaths every year.

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1. Mosquito

A tiny creature like this might not frighten you with immense strength or even poison like the previous animals. Mosquitoes can be found anywhere around the globe except for Antarctica due to the extreme temperature.

Species like Aedes, Aenopheles, and Culex are the main causes of malaria, chikungunya, elephantiasis, yellow fever, and also Zika which have collectively killed more than 1 million people each year.

Even WHO has stated that half of the human population is exposed to diseases carried by this puny insect. Mosquitoes are very attracted to body temperatures and carbon dioxide produced by us making humans their primary target.

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