14 of the most dangerous creatures for humans, whose victims annually become a record number of people (15 photos)

There are many species of animals in the world. Some of them, despite their beauty and grandeur, are potentially dangerous to human life. Among these species there are not only wild predators, but also insects, river inhabitants and even domesticated creatures, from which we, as a rule, do not feel any threat.





Statistics show that these animals claim a record number of human lives every year. Would you like to know how much? Believe me, when you see these numbers, you will be surprised, and perhaps even shocked, because creatures such as bears or sharks are no match for them. For example, on average, two people die from the paws of bears per year, and no more than 6 from the teeth of a shark. We invite you to look at the list of the deadliest animals, which, as it turns out, need to be seriously guarded against.

Leo - 14th place



Number of people killed per year: 100

Lions can attack people for various reasons. The main ones are protecting their territory, searching for food and feeling threatened.

Elephant - 13th place





Number of people killed per year: 100

Elephants most often attack people when they sense a potential threat from them. Also, animals will always defend their young and territory with particular cruelty.

Behemoth - 12th place



Number of people killed per year: 500

One of the most terrifying sights is an angry hippopotamus defending its territory or offspring. Hippos can attack humans using their large fangs and massive jaws. Hippos are also known for their ability to develop high speed over short distances, so they can easily catch up with the offender in order to strike.

Crocodile - 11th place



Number of people killed per year: 1000

Crocodiles do not hesitate to attack people if they invade their territory or approach their nests (even unknowingly). Toothy can also attack a person, mistaking him for potential prey.

Tapeworm - 10th place



Number of people killed per year: 2000

Tapeworms cause serious infectious and inflammatory processes in the body, which can be fatal. Their presence provokes critical damage to internal organs, preventing their normal functioning.

Ascaris - 9th place



Number of people killed per year: 2500

Roundworms pose a serious threat to children and people with weakened immune systems.

Scorpio - 8th place



Number of people killed per year: 3250

Scorpions themselves do not attack people. They deliver their deadly bite if they feel their life is in danger. Most often, people inadvertently simply step or sit on them, which is why the arthropod becomes furious and immediately rushes to attack.

Freshwater snails - 7th place



Number of people killed per year: 10 thousand

Freshwater snails are a huge family of gastropods, including many species. What is so dangerous about them? The fact is that these seemingly harmless creatures are carriers of parasitic worms, which provoke the emergence of destructive diseases, for example, schistosomiasis.

Assassin Beetle - 6th place



Number of people killed per year: 10 thousand

Varieties of this insect carry Chagas disease, which is difficult to treat. You can meet the assassin beetle in Africa, North America and Europe.

Tsetse fly - 5th place



Number of people killed per year: 10 thousand

The insect is a carrier of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). The danger of this disease is that it can often be asymptomatic. When a person has obvious signs of damage, as a rule, medicine is no longer able to help.

Dogs - 4th place



Number of people killed per year: 25 thousand

A small number of people die as a result of animal attacks themselves. The vast majority of victims die due to infection with the rabies virus.

Snakes - 3rd place



Number of people killed per year: 50 thousand

The victims of snakes are mainly residents of developing countries and small villages that are far from medical facilities and necessary antivenom.

Man - 2nd place



Number of people killed per year: 475 thousand

Our penchant for killing has thankfully diminished over the centuries (especially since the world wars), but we still pose a great danger to each other.

Mosquitoes - 1st place



Number of people killed per year: 1 million

Mosquitoes can carry and transmit pathogens such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Zika virus and West Nile virus.