SHANGRALA'S
MOST
DEADLY
CRITTERS!
Animals have served as an inspiration and delight for most of us. Their
beauty is so striking that its easy to forget that they are wild animals,
and that we are as much in their world as they are in ours. Sometimes
when our paths cross, the results are deadly.
Ones That Kill The Most Humans Every Year. Enjoy! :)
The truth is, you have approximately a 0.02% chance of being attacked by a
bear. Yet, despite these low odds, bear attacks still occur, especially in
North America. There are 40 bear attacks on humans worldwide every year with
only one fatal black bear attack per Year in the US. Grizzly bears Are the
most aggressive bears. Most Polar bear attacks happen in July and December.
The Sydney funnel-web spider is the second most venomous spider in the world -
and Australia's number one. It's extremely fast-acting venom makes it the
world's most deadly spider; believed to kill in 15 minutes, it has 13 deaths
recorded to it.
While the Brown recluse is scary, it usually doesn't kill a person. The worst
that can occur is amputation of a limb, removing and skin grafting the
damaged tissue.
The Black Widow spider also can have a more lethal bite since
it not only effects tissue but the neurological system, which can lead to death.
Most people know the black widow by its iconic red hourglass under its abdomen.
They are the deadliest spider with venom 15 more times worse than that of a
rattlesnake. However, fatalities from black widow spider bites are extremely
rare, with no recorded deaths in the United States since 1983. Between 2008 and
2015, an average of only six people died from venomous spider bites in the U.S.
per year, and it's unclear how many - if any - were black widow spider bites.
Every year, sharks are responsible for around 75 attacks on people. Of that
number, only around 10 people will die. Sharks do not actively prey on humans,
and most of the time it's just a case of unfortunate misidentification - they
think the human is a juicy seal or sea turtle. Once they have taken a bite,
more often than not they will swim away, leaving the victim to bleed out in
the water. The species that are most responsible for these human attacks are
the Great White Sharks and the Bull Sharks.
There is no comprehensive global database that exists for fatal leopard attacks,
and many countries do not even keep official records. When most animals are
wounded, they will run and hide, but not leopards. When these majestic creatures
are injured they become even more dangerous. Leopard and human confrontations
are quite common in India, with these encounters resulting in 15 deaths a year.
Horses do not intend to cause injury or death to humans. However, due to
accidents associated with riding horses such as rodeos and equestrian events,
accidents involving horses frequently claim around 20 lives each year in the
United States alone.
Cows are usually docile creatures, but they can be very dangerous when
provoked. In the United States, around 22 people are killed each year
by cows.
Ants kill around 30 people per year. There are over 280 species of ants that
can kill, with the fire ant and Siafu ants of Africa being among the most
deadly. Since ants live in colonies of up to 20 million strong, when they
start to attack they can easily overpower anything.
Though they are small, bees have the ability to kill humans mainly due to
allergic reactions. Around 53 people die each year from bee related incidents
and this number will rise due to the increase in aggressive African honey bees.
Humans are generally not on a lion's hit-list, but some have been known to
actively seek out human prey. One famous case was that of the Tsavo man-eaters
in 1898 who killed 28 railway workers in Kenya over a 9 month period. It has
been estimated that 70 people die annually from lion attacks.
Deer have antlers that can fatally kill humans, but most deer-associated deaths
are caused not by antlers, but by accidents on highways. Deer often cross
highways and stop in the middle of roads, causing collisions with vehicles. It
has been estimated that around 120 people die each year because of deer.
Domesticated dogs are responsible for over 100 fatalities worldwide. In the US
alone, around 30 people die annually from dog related incidents with other
high-income countries such as Canada, France, and Australia reporting comparable
incidence and fatality rates. It's very important to note that the most aggressive
acts caused by dogs are in response to gross human misconduct.
Tigers kill more people than any other big cat. In fact, tens to hundreds of
people are killed by wild tigers each year in tiger-range states. This figure
does not include those who are killed by tigers in captivity.
|
We all know that Jellyfish stings itch and sting like crazy, but not all of us
are aware that many people die from jellyfish stings each year. In fact,
according to the Medical Journal of Australia, jellyfish are responsible for
15-30 times more deaths each year than sharks. That works out at around 150-300
deaths per year.
Cape buffaloes are formidable animals, weighing in at 1.5 tons, standing 1.7
meters high and approximately 2.8 meters long. These animals attack humans by
using their sharp horns, especially when they feel that they are in danger.
According to the statistics, cape buffaloes are responsible for around 200
deaths per year.
These beasts weigh in at 7,000 kilograms and reach a height of about 4 meters,
making them the world's largest land animal. Elephants are extremely dangerous
when provoked, and have been known to trample a rhinoceros or two to death.
They are responsible for an estimated 500 deaths per year.
Crocodiles are huge and extremely dangerous killing machines. Sitting at the top
of the food chain, they have been known to eat everything from water buffalo to
sharks. In order to kill their prey, crocodiles make use of a technique known as
the "death roll", where they relentlessly flip their prey over and over in the
water until it drowns and is torn apart. Around 1000-2500 people are killed each
year by crocodiles.
Although hippos are mostly herbivorous, they are highly aggressive and are
regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They have been known to
attack without provocation, even to the point of destroying entire vehicles.
Around 2,900 people are killed every year by hippos.
One of the oldest creatures to inhabit the earth, scorpions evolved from sea-
dwelling creatures to land menaces around 340 million years ago. There are
around 1,300 to 2,000 species of scorpions in the world, but only 25 of them
have poison that is strong enough to kill humans. Nevertheless, anywhere
between 1,000-5,000 people each year are killed by scorpions.
If you have a fear of snakes, it is for good reason. Snakes kill on average 50,000
people around the world each year. Most of these deaths come about as a result of
humans unknowingly stumbling upon a snake.
This blood-sucking fly is the main carrier of African Sleeping sickness
and it is therefore indirectly responsible for the deaths of up to 250,000
people every year.
Mosquitoes are the smallest creatures on this list, but they are, without doubt,
the deadliest. It has been estimated that mosquitoes transmit diseases such as
malaria and dengue fever to around 700 million people each year, resulting in
around 660,000 to 1,000,000 deaths.
Image Sources:
1a,
1b,
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
17,
18,
19, and
All.
|
Share And Warn Your Friends! :)
SEE ALSO: Scary Extinct Creatures!
^BACK To TOP^
For those of you who Want More FUN - Visit The Shangy Fun List! Variety is the
spice of life! The Shangy Fun List is an ezine packed full of Poems, Inspirational and
Heart Warming Stories. Jokes from G to slightly R, and Anything else that just
might make you SMILE! Join In The Free FUN!! ... :)
Yes! Click Here To GO TO THE ARCHIVES!-
Like This Page?
If you are looking for more, here are some good places to start:
Tigerfish!-
Giant Catfish!-
Nature's Fury!-
Only In Africa!-
Eagle Vs Swan!-
Beautiful Wolves!-
Real Angry Birds!-
Invisible Animals!-
Only In Australia!-
Mouse Vs Leopard!-
Great White Shark!-
Grizzly Bear Killed!-
Great Horned Owls!-
Macro Spider Photo!-
Bobcat On A Cactus!-
World's Largest Web!-
Leopard Vs Crocodile!-
Fall And Halloween Index!-
Scientists Unveil New Species!-
World's Deadliest Attractions!-
A-Z Animated Picture Images!-
-To SHANGRALA-
Special THANKS Goes To LINDA And LOUISE AUSTIN For Sharing This With Us.
Copyright © 1996 Netscape Communications Corporation. Mozilla is
a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.
Note: This is an Unofficial God, Jesus Christ, Family, & Cartoon Fan Site.
© All graphics representing Disney characters are copyrighted by Disney.
Likewise all other graphics & music Copyright © by their own Individual Artists.
I do not own any graphics on this site. If you do, please notify me
and I'll give
you proper credit, a link, or remove it immediately according to your wishes.
~*~ Copyright © 1997-2025 Elrhea M. Bigham ~*~