5 Animals That Are Deadly to Humans

Aug 01, 2024, 11:02 IST

Prajvi Mathur

You may be an animal lover, but there are some animals that you are better off far away from because of how deadly they are. Here are 5 animals that are deadly to humans:

Saltwater Crocodile

Resulting in about 1,000 deaths per year, saltwater crocodiles can be deadly to humans. They are large and aggressive and often attack humans.

Freshwater Snails

Freshwater snails result in over 200,000 deaths every year. They host deadly parasites and can result in schistosomiasis, also known as "snail fever".

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus are enormous animals and are known to result in 500 deaths every year. They are aggressive and territorial by nature and often attack boats.

Saw-Scaled Viper

Saw-Scaled Viper holds the world record of deadliest snake in terms of mortality. They cause about 138,000 deaths annually and are an aggressive species.

Mosquitos

Saw-Scaled Viper holds the world record of deadliest snake in terms of mortality. They cause about 138,000 deaths annually and are an aggressive species.

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