The world’s deadliest animals may actually be the smallest ones. Which tiny pest tops the list? Read on to find out the world’s deadliest animals.
Elephant
Number of people killed in 2015: 100
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.01%
Lion
Number of people killed in 2015: 100
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.01%
Hippopotamus
Number of people killed in 2015: 500
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.03%
Ascaris roundworm
Number of people killed in 2015: 2,700
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.18%
Scorpion
Number of people killed in 2015: 3,500
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.23%
Tsetse fly
Number of people killed in 2015: 3,500
Percent of total worldwide deaths from animals: 0.23%