![]() Elephants - k ills 600 humans per year © Getty The hippo has even been known to eat its own kind out of desperation. A hippopotamus bite comes with a force of 1,800 psi, nearly three times that of a lion.įiercely territorial, hippos can attack a human when one approaches its habitat and they are known to attack and tip over boats in defence, mistaking them for predators. ![]() Hippos use those long (up to half a metre) sharp canines for fighting and just one bite from the creature can cut a human body in half. The hippopotamus could be seen as a surprise entry on this list due to being a herbivore, but thanks to its impressive set of chompers and aggressive nature it is one of the most dangerous animals on the planet. Hippos - k ills 500 humans a year © Getty Images These majestic big cats attack out of hunger and to protect their young. Especially during courtship or when with cubs. ![]() ![]() Get too close to a pride and they could charge you, too. These big cats stalk their prey in small groups, surrounding the unlucky individual before lunging in for the kill. Typically attacking in the night using sharp claws to inflict deep wounds and with a bite that can crack bones and your skull, the lion is a fearsome beast. ![]() While you may have guessed that the king of the jungle – that doesn’t live in the jungle – would be higher up on this list of the world’s most dangerous animals, the lion is still a ferocious predator that you wouldn’t want to mess with. Lions - k ills 200 humans per year © Getty Images Here’s a morbid question for you: which animals kill the most humans every year?Īlthough Hollywood films suggest our greatest threats include sharks and rampaging apes, the deadliest creatures are often much smaller – and more likely to kill through disease rather than razor-sharp teeth.īut which creature is Earth’s number one killer? Find out the top 10 below. ![]()
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