Animals more Deadly Than Sharks
#12.Fire Ants These tiny but deadly creatures are native
to South Africa and are responsible for the murder of about 12 people every single year.
An ants bite isn t necessarily life-threatening however, many people can have secondary infections
or allergic reactions that cause their death as the one Floyd Edwards had on September
28, 2018.
The best way to prevent this from happening is to make sure your house is ant free, there
are several natural solutions for this.
You can use cinnamon, vinegar, lemon, and many other natural ingredients to keep ants
away.
#11.
Cows Under their cute facade lies a dangerous animal
with some violent tendencies.
Statistics show that this dangerous animal kills about 20 Americans annually which is
double the amount that sharks kill per year.
Death by a cow can be an accident or it can be deliberate depending on the situation.
A herd of cows might accidentally trample someone or it might happen simply because
the cow feels threatened by you.
To make matters worse some cows or bulls actually gang up together so that they can attack effectively.
So how should you protect yourself?
Well, there have been several incidents in which dog walkers entered cow fields and the
cows felt threatened by the dog which is why they trampled the person.
In order to protect yourself try not to enter any cow fields and if any cow does start following
you then try to run downhill as this will slow the cows.
#10.
Dogs We ve all heard the phrase, dogs are a man
s best friend, but is that always the case?
Not really.
These animals have a dark side and today, we re going to tell you all about it.
Around 60,000 in the world are killed per year because of a dog bite or a dog attack.
Most of these dogs have a history of abuse or mistreatment because of which they grow
aggressive and end up hurting humans.
It s common to see dogs attack strangers but we also have several examples of dogs attacking
their own caretakers or owners.
Just a few months ago, a 40-year-old woman was attacked by the same dogs she was taking
care of.
The attack led to her eventual death and it reminded people to always be careful around
their dogs.
Never approach a dog that you don t know, and always consult the dog s owner before
petting the dog.
If a dog tries to attack you, then remember running is a terrible idea.
You can distract the dog with another object or snack.
If that s not available then use any object near you to defend yourself.
#9.
Jellyfish Many people underestimate jellyfish stings
not knowing that it kills 20-40 people every year in the Philippines alone.
Among the many different species of jellyfish, the box jellyfish is one of the most dangerous
as its venom can cause the Irukandji syndrome.
In simple words, this disease leads to many different things like high blood pressure,
pain, nausea, brain hemorrhage, and cardiac arrest both all of which might lead to death.
Just a few years ago, 2 French tourists, in Queensland died within 10 minutes of each
other.
According to their cardiologist, this was due to the Irukandji syndrome.
This is why experts recommend that before going into the water, you should ensure that
you know what jellyfish look like and what are the popular places they reside in so that
you can avoid them.
#8.
Bees, wasps, and hornets Bees, wasps, and hornets look kinda scary
but did you know that they kill more people than sharks every year.
In fact, they kill 58 citizens per year.
Now, wait a minute no need to panic!
You re not going to die simply because a bee stung you.
However, it does mean that if you re allergic and you get stung then you need to rush to
the hospital.
Just a few months ago, three people from the Arizona fire department had to rush to the
hospital after they were stung by a bee swarm.
Unfortunately, one of them passed away while the others had to spend some time at the hospital
so that they could heal.
This just goes on to show that you should be careful around such insects and whenever
you encounter one, don t swat at them.
Just stay calm and try to avoid them.
If any of them stings you, just rush to the hospital and see what can be done.
#7.
Elephants While elephants are gentle mammals, some situations
force them to become deadly in order to defend themselves.
These can be situations in which they are confined to small spaces or forced to be in
places where they don t belong.
However, there are times when elephants might kill humans for no apparent reason.
This happened just a few months ago in Zimbabwe when a 71-year old tourist was trampled by
an elephant.
In total, elephants kill around 100 people per year, and in order to protect yourself,
it s best to not underestimate this strong and powerful creature.
#6.
Deer At number 6, we have another animal that looks
quite innocent but has the power to kill more people than sharks.
In fact, deers are considered to be one of the deadliest animals in the United States
and reports say that they kill 120 Americans annually.
While this animal doesn t really have any violent tendencies it causes many car accidents
which further leads to death.
Unfortunately, due to the expansion of urban development, the deer s natural habitat is
shrinking and it often ends up in the middle of the road.
Just a few days ago, a driver in Nebraska was sent to the hospital after he ended up
in a car accident caused by a deer.
In order to prevent, situations like these people need to be extremely careful while
driving, especially in the dark.
#5.
Hippos Another animal that doesn't look dangerous
but is even more dangerous than sharks is a hippo.
Yes, this large mammal lies at number 5 on our list simply because it murders 500 people
annually.
The animal's sharp teeth are a danger to us all.
Not just that, these extremely heavy animals can also kill you by sitting over you.
Yes, that's right.
Just imagine 6000 pounds crushing you down.
The sad part is that hippos don't have any sense of loyalty and despite how hard you
try, they cannot be tamed.
A farmer in South Africa tried to tame a hippo, however, the hippo turned on him and bit him
to death.
This just goes on to show that you should avoid hippos and not go near them.
#4.
Tapeworms Most of us know that tapeworms can enter our
bodies through uncooked meat, and while it causes a lot of discomfort and pain, it can
also lead to death.
In fact, this deadly creature can kill around 2000 people every single year.
There are instances of people getting cancer because of tapeworms and there are instances
of them dying when it caused tumors.
The simple solution to this is to thoroughly cook your meat before eating it so that the
tapeworms can t invade your body.
#3.
Snakes We all know that snakes are dangerous but
did you know that they are more dangerous than sharks?
Who would've known?
More than 50,000 people are killed by snakes every single year which is 5000 times more
than the number of people killed by sharks.
Among snakes, the deadliest of the spices is the saw-scaled viper.
While its venom may not be the most toxic it lives in the more populated areas and bites
frequently.
This species alone kills 5000 people every year.
Other species such as the Asian Cobra and the King Cobra are also quite deadly.
Just a few months ago, a zookeeper in Trivandrum, India died after getting bit by a king cobra.
Now, the most obvious way to protect yourself from a snake is to just move in the opposite
direction if you see one.
Most humans can also outrun a snake if it comes after them so don't lose hope and keep
running!
#2.
Mosquitos Mosquitos can get quite pesky and annoying,
but did you know they can also be deadly?
Mosquitoes act as a vector for many dangerous diseases and they transfer them to humans
hence causing their death.
Some reports say that mosquitos kill about 750,000 people every year, however, according
to WHO, this number goes as high as 1 million.
That s an outrageous number, don t you think so?
Well, we can attribute all this to diseases like the Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya
virus, dengue, and malaria.
Just a few days ago a woman in Seville died because of the West Nile virus while many
others are dying regularly due to dengue.
#1.
Snails The most unexpected but deadliest animal on
our list are snails.
Yes, the tiny being is seen as a slow but adorable creature, and because of that many
people underestimate the damage it can do.
The deadly creature is responsible for 200,000 human deaths every year.
Snails carry a dangerous disease called schistosomiasis and they can pass this onto humans and subsequently
murder them.
This is particularly common in developing countries where many kids and adults play
or bathe in unclean, contaminated water.
This makes them more susceptible to this parasitic disease and about 250 million people in Africa,
Asia, and South America are infected every year.
The best way to prevent this disease is to increase access to clean water and to reduce
the number of snails.
Which of those animals are you most afraid off?
Let us know in the comments section below.