What animal causes the most deaths?

Many people may grow up with a fear of lions, tigers and bears (Oh my!), but these individuals may not realize that statistically these are not the deadliest animals. read more

However, the deaths caused by crocodiles have been as high as 2,500 a year, according to Pravada. Tapeworms were the No. 9 killer, causing 2,000 human deaths per year. Tapeworms most commonly reside in the intestines, but some cases have been documented of tapeworms infesting the human brain. read more

Surprisingly, the most dangerous animal to humans is not a large, sharp-toothed predator but rather a tiny, buzzing insect. Mosquitoes are responsible for around 725,000 deaths per year. Most people consider them nothing more than a summer evening nuisance, but they are the deadliest animal on earth. read more

However, most deer-associated deaths are caused not by these antlers but by accidents on highways. Deer often cross highways and stop right in the middle of roads, causing collisions among vehicles. It is estimated that around 120 people die every year because of deer. read more

Roundworms and tapeworms cause 2,500 deaths each and crocodiles kill 1,000 people annually. The biggest animals on the list kill the fewest number of people. The Giants Of The Animal World and The Carnivores. The crocodile is responsible for 1,000 deaths, hippopotamus for 500 deaths, the elephant and the lion 100 each. read more