The Deadliest Animals on Earth – Ranked

Do you know which animals are the deadliest to humans? You might be surprised! Some of them may lurk in your own backyard. Check-out this countdown of the most deadly creatures on the planet.

#4 Leopards – kill 25 people per year

Leopards are best known for their incredibly beautiful markings and spots and for lazing around in the sun or camouflaged in trees. While we all know that they are a feline predator, people don’t usually think of them as being a people killer.

Unfortunately, it is a wise idea to steer clear of this big cat as it will consider any form of prey as food when it is hungry: even a human being, albeit as a last resort. If you see one, rather admire it from afar, take a photograph and move on- unless you want to become dinner!

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#5 Ants – kill 30 people per year

No one would ever think that the small and humble ant could be a predator and have the power to kill close to 30 people in a year!

When you consider the Fire, Siafu, bullet or Driver ant, you would need to rethink your opinion on these tiny creatures! Ants work in large groups, converge on their victim, bite the skin and then inject their toxic venom which many not be lethal in some cases, but can be overwhelmingly painful.

The bullet ant’s sting is actually considered to be the most painful insect sting in the world. Large groups of ants even have the power to tear down an entire house!

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#6 Jellyfish – kill 40 people per year

If you have ever been stung by a jellyfish, you can confirm that this is the best way to ruin a great day at the beach! Trying to spot these elusive creatures is also incredibly difficult, too so you just have to hope for the best and trust you won’t get stung.

Oh, and if you were wondering, urine is not an antidote for a jellyfish sting and may even make it worse! As painful as being stung by a jellyfish can be, it can also be fatal. Death by jellyfish sting is one of the most painful ways to go, apparently.

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