25 Dangerous U.S. Animals That Are Closer Than You Think

A weakling in any fight, the ubiquitous deer squeaks onto this list because, well, it’s the single most dangerous wild animal in America by percentage. How? Why? Because these deer live almost everywhere, and are hit by cars in huge numbers. In 2013 alone, car accidents involving deer killed 192 people in the U.S. Oh, and they also carry ticks.