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Deadliest animals as of 2016 [1] This is a list of the deadliest animals to humans worldwide, measured by the number of humans killed per year. Different lists have varying criteria and definitions, so lists from different sources disagree and can be contentious.
Animal common name Animal scientific name Location of fatal attacks (continent) Location of fatal attacks (country, region) Article American alligator [7] Alligator mississippiensis: North America United States [7] Alligator attack: American black bear [8] [9] Ursus americanus: North America Canada, [10] United States [10] Bear attack: American ...
Alabama — Rev. Henson, described as an "elderly minister" in the Free Holiness Church, was bitten on the hand while handling a rattlesnake during a religious service in Robinwood. Relatives report that he had been handling snakes for "more than 30 years" and that he had survived several bites during that time. [107] June 10, 1958
Bears held captive by animal trainers, in zoos or carnivals, or kept as pets, have been responsible for several attacks. There have also been unusual cases in which a person entered a bear's cage and was then mauled. Bear attacks are rare in North America. [1] [2] [3] Attacks are for predatory, territorial, or protective reasons. [4]
Many venomous animals, such as this greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata), are brightly colored or can display bright colors to warn potential predators. Numerous animal species naturally produce chemical toxins which are used to kill or incapacitate prey or as a defense against predators.
The words: "The most dangerous animal in the world" were printed in red on top of a cage. [6] Behind the bars of the cage, there was a mirror. The exhibit allowed the human visitors to peer into the cage and see their reflection — marking them as "most dangerous". The exhibit at the Bronx Zoo was reportedly still there in 1989. [7] [8]
This category is for articles that describe mortal attacks on humans by animals. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.
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