While many animals pose little threat to humans, a few are responsible for a significant number of fatalities annually
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Here are the top 8 most deadly animals that claim the most human lives every year
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Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on the planet. They don't kill directly but transmit diseases like malaria and dengue, causing millions of deaths annually
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Every year, thousands of people are killed by poisonous snakes. It is a significant health concern, especially in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa
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Dogs, often celebrated as loyal companions, are also responsible for transmitting rabies, a disease that leads to more than 20,000 human deaths each year
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Tsetse flies transmit sleeping sickness, which can lead to neurological complications and death if untreated. About 10,000 people lose their lives to this condition annually
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Freshwater snails are carriers of schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms. This affects millions worldwide, with an estimated 10,000 succumbing to the disease annually
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Assassin bugs transmit Chagas disease, which can lead to chronic health issues and is fatal in some cases. About 10,000 people die from Chagas disease every year
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Every year, hundreds of people are killed by crocodiles, one of the most violent predators, in the area of rivers and lakes
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Hippos are estimated to kill around 500 people per year in Africa, making them one of the deadliest large land mammals