Top 10 Deadliest Animals Around the World...

Danger and especially dangerous creatures fascinate us. We are constantly efforts to make a better and safer life for ourselves, but the world remains a dangerous place. As for wild animals, what determines their danger level might not necessarily be size. What we can formulate with our human brain power? We may think of some of these animals as friendly or harmless, but sometimes even friendly seeming species become dangerous. Here are the top 10 deadliest animals that could turn any human, smart or dumb, into a tasty lunch or dinner. Many more criteria are still out there. Feel free to add other deadly creatures to the comments.

Top 10 Deadliest Animals

10. Jellyfish

Affectionately known as the “sea wasp”, The Jellyfish killing more then 100 per year provides a good example of why these graceful, free-floating marine creatures can also be some of the world’s deadliest living organisms. They are mostly found around the Australian coastline, and are most commonly seen in the summer months. Just like any animal, however, jellyfish take no prisoners when they feel threatened. Box jellyfish don’t even drift; they actively swim to hunt their prey, and a nice human leg or arm can suffer some serious collateral damage.

9. The Shark

The shark’s most incredible, virtually X-Men ability is called electroreception. They have organs in their heads called Ampullae of Lorenzini. Every time any animal moves, it generates a very slight electrical field, and sharks can actually sense this electricity. Thus a person treading water looks like lightning to a shark. A great white can detect half a billionth of a single volt. If it is within 100 meters, it can detect the voltage of your heartbeat. Averaging 15 feet long, with rows of up to 300 sharp serrated teeth inside powerful 4-foot-wide jaws, the great white shark is comfortably at the top of the food chain. It eats a wide variety of species and isn’t too picky, but humans are not preferred, being leaner and bonier than its favorite prey—the fattier seals and sea lions.

8. Hippopotamus

After the elephant and rhinoceros, the hippopotamus is the third largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. They are usually found in Africa and are responsible for more human fatalities on the continent than any other large animal. Male and female hippos tend to have different reasons for attacking. A male hippo will defend its territory, which runs along the bank of a river or lake, whereas the female becomes aggressive in defending her young. They killed more then 200 every year.

7. Lion

A full-grown male lion is about 6 inches taller than a tiger and weighs anywhere from 330 to 550 lbs (150-250 kgs), averaging 400. Kings of the jungle and one of nature’s most brilliant predators, lions are fast, cunning and extremely powerful, they have a sixth sense for hunting and they aren’t very discriminating when it comes to a red-meat dinner. Lions are found on the plains of Africa, but are also held in captivity around the world in zoos and reserves. Lions simply see humans as slower, less-able free lunches, much like gazelles or a zebras. These caused over 250 deaths per year.

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6. Cape Buffalo

Also known as “black death” the Cape buffalo, found in Africa, being one of the most dangerous animals on land. Killing more then 500 per year, one of Africa’s most dangerous beasts. It is extremely aggressive and unpredictable. It can weigh between 900 to 1800 pounds, and except for some lone bulls, this bovine species is very gregarious. Herd members are quick to defend each other from lions, crocodiles, or hunters, by ramming the predator with their sharp horns. Sometimes a wounded bull will circle around to ambush its hunter from behind.

5. Elephant

The elephant, the largest land mammal, lives in Africa and some parts of Asia. Normally viewed as friendly, caused over 600 deaths per year, can also be the most dangerous to human health. These lovable, circus-friendly icons can be found in Africa and South Asia, and in a lot of cases, can be found in urban areas where people use their services for tourism, trade and transportation. But, just like a frustrated employee, these hard-working, usually docile creatures never forget poor treatment or being threatened, and that’s why they lash out. An elephant’s legs, trunk, and weight can crush just about anything, and one moment of anger can be lethal.

4. Crocodile

Killing up to 2,000 of people a year, it takes is a good look at one of these prehistoric beasts to realize just how deadly they can be. Crocodiles can be found in the southern U.S., the Tropics, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and love the taste of human flesh just as much as that of any other unsuspecting animal it sees. The saltwater and Nile crocodiles are the most dangerous. It eats a wide variety of animals, living and dead. Its eyes, ears, and nostrils are located high on the head, which allows a crocodile to see and hear its prey. It ranges from 5 to 20 feet long.

3. Scorpion

Caused up to 5,000 deaths per year, Scorpions are predatory arthropod animals of the order Scorpiones within the class Arachnida. Found widely distributed over all continents, except Antarctica, in a variety of terrestrial habitats except the high latitude tundra, these eight-legged arthropods can pack a powerful punch. They are a resilient, non-parasitic killer that actually have the ability to distribute doses of venom based on the type of prey. Buthids, in particular, are the most deadly scorpions and are generally found in Africa, though deadly scorpions have been known to survive and thrive in bone-chilling environments, such as the Andes and the Himalayas.

2. Snake

Living snakes are found on almost every continen. Many species of snakes are dangerous to humans. More than 450 species are venomous, and 250 are capable of killing a person. Most venomous bites occur in Africa, Asia, and North America. These cold-blooded reptiles are also cold-blooded killers, and it always seems the further you get away from home, the deadlier they get. The toxicity of some snakes are incredibly severe. These things tend to kill humans for one simple reason: they feel provoked. Plain and simple: It’s their natural defense mechanism to lash out with razor-sharp teeth and sink venom into your skin. These caused 100,000-plus deaths per year.

1. Mosquitoes – Most Deadliest Animal

Mosquitoes make number one on the list of deadliest animal in world. This small blood-sucking insect kills 2 million to 3 million people each year worldwide. They are a family of small, midge-like flies: the Culicidae. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans. The females of many species of mosquitoes are blood eating pests. It can spread diseases, most notably malaria. It can also spread elephantiasis, yellow fever, Dengue fever and West Nile virus. Mosquitoes are found in abundance in tropical areas and can also survive the winter in countries with lower temperatures such as Canada. There are over 3,000 types of mosquitoes and all have the ability to transfer population-killing diseases.

SOURCE: http://www.wonderslist.com/top-10-deadliest-animals-around-the-world/

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0 Most Dangerous Animals In The World

10 – Poison Dart Frog

Poison Dart Frog

Poison dart frogs are members of the Dendrobatidae family. They can have various beautiful colours like yellow, gold, copper, red, green, blue, or black. Poison dart frogs ooze a slimy neurotoxin from their back to keep predators away. This posion have enough of the toxin to kill 10 humans at once! They live mainly in Central and South America.

09 – Cape Buffalo

Cape Buffalo

This giant animals weigh 1.5 tons! When Cape Buffalos faced by danger, they use their razor sharp horns on head to attack. They can be to 1.7 metres high and 2.7 metres long. Their eternal enemies are African lions. It is known that Cape Buffalos kill more humans in Africa than other creatures. Better avoid crossing their path…

08 – Polar Bear

Polar Bear

Polar Bears generally eat elephant seals and could cut off a human head with one swipe of its paw. They can weight approximate 410 to 720 kg. Polar bears are attractive and appealing, but they are powerful predators that do not typically fear humans, which can make them dangerous.

07 – Elephant

Elephant

African Elephants aren’t as friendly as many people believe . It is known that elephants kill over 500 people every year . The biggest ones are African Elephants and they generally weight up to 16 tons.

06 – Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile

King of the rivers! Saltwater Crocodile is the largest of all living reptiles. Average size of males can reach 17 feet and 1,000 pounds , but specimens 23 feet long and weighing 2,200 pounds aren’t uncommon. Under water, they can move as fast as a dolphin. So better don’t try to swim near a crocodile because it can swallow any people at once! It is known that a crocodile can kill 1 ton stallion in under 1 minute.

05 – African Lion

African Lion

Lions are the only cats that live in groups. It is reported that they kill up to 70 humans per year in Tanzania. The number isn’t that much for King Of Africa.An African Lion can reach up to half a ton.

04 – Great White Shark

Great White Shark

The great white sharks are far more fearsome in our imaginations than in reality because of Hollywood movies.This kind sharks are exceptionally large sharks lives in coastal waters in all major oceans. Their lengths can reach up to 6 metres and they can weigh up to 5 tons. They are known as worlds largest predatory fishes. It is the only surviving species of its genus. In fact these creatures do not attack humans, they just take bites to test. In general,more people are killed by dogs than Great White Sharks.

03 – Box Jellyfish

Box Jellyfish

Box Jellyfishes venom is considered to be among the most deadly in the world. This toxins that attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. Box jellyfishes are also called sea wasps and marine stingers.They live primarily in coastal waters off Northern Australia and throughout the Indo-Pacific. A box jellyfish can have up to 60 tentacles as long as 15 feet. Each tentacle has enough toxin to kill 50 humans.

02 – Asian Cobra

Asian Cobra

Although Asian Cobras does not have the deadliest venom, this venom does make the most of what it has. It is known that asian cobra venom causing the largest chunk of the 50 thousand deaths by snakebite per year. They are average 1 meter long. If you want to check other dangerous snakes with stronger venoms, check out 10 Most Venomous Snakes In World article.

01 – The Mosquito

The Mosquito

Giant elephants,strong buffalos, wild lions,snakes…They sound more fatal then these little flying insects. But it is wrong! The Mosquitos are responsible for the deaths of more than two million people per year. In addition, they transfer diseases to more than 70 million people per year. Always keep a can of raid:)

SOURCE: http://www.themost10.com/most-dangerous-animals-in-world/