Mosquitoes: The deadliest killer, mosquitoes cause the death of 7.25 lakh to 10 lakh people every year. These small but dangerous creatures spread diseases like malaria, dengue and typhoid. The special thing is that they are most active in the evening, when people are least alert. This is the reason why mosquitoes have got the first place among the most deadly creatures for humans.
Freshwater Snails: Hidden Danger in Water
Snake: Silent Killer
Kissing bug: a shocking threat
Scorpions: Small but deadly
Ascaris roundworm: intestinal parasite
Saltwater Crocodile: Huge Predator of Water
Elephant: Calm but angry
Hippopotamus: King of dangerous waters
Shark: victim of misunderstanding
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Freshwater Snails: Hidden Danger in Water
Small freshwater snails kill 2 lakh people every year. These snails carry parasites called flatworms, which spread schistosomiasis (snail fever). This disease mainly occurs in areas where there is shortage of clean water. Children playing in water or people working become its biggest victims.
Snake: Silent Killer
Around 1,38,000 people die every year due to snake bites around the world. Saw-scaled viper is considered to be the most dangerous snake among these, whose poison is strong and deadly. Interestingly, even non-poisonous snakes are sometimes killed due to fear of snakes, whereas most snakes do not attack humans.
Kissing bug: a shocking threat
The kissing bug, also known as the ‘Chagas bug’, causes 10,000 deaths every year. These creatures sting the face especially while sleeping. That’s why they are called ‘kissing bugs’. These are most commonly found in Central and South America.
Scorpions: Small but deadly
Scorpion bites cause 2,600 deaths every year. Among these, the Indian red scorpion is considered the most deadly. It is dangerous because of its speed and amount of poison. The venom of scorpions is especially fatal for children and the elderly.
Ascaris roundworm: intestinal parasite
Ascaris roundworm kills 2,500 people every year. This worm usually enters the body through contaminated water or food and spreads infection in the intestines. This parasite causes problems like malnutrition and development delay in children.
Saltwater Crocodile: Huge Predator of Water
Saltwater crocodiles kill about 1,000 people every year. They can be up to 6 meters long and 1,300 kilograms heavy. These crocodiles hunt by ambush and with their power they can kill even the biggest animals in a moment.
Elephant: Calm but angry
Elephants are generally considered to be of peaceful nature, but when angry, they create havoc. Every year around 500 people are killed in elephant attacks. Due to deforestation and human encroachment, conflict between elephants and humans is increasing.
Hippopotamus: King of dangerous waters
Hippopotamus cause 500 deaths every year. They are extremely fast and dangerous both in water and on land. They look calm and heavy, but in anger they can capsize even big boats.