The horned lizard looks unusual because of its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout. Thats because it has a digestive system not suited for a herbivore diet. The Gila monster is one of the most venomous lizards to humans. Elephants (Kills 600 humans per year) 7. Black bear, 54. Yes you guessed it right, it's human. Found primarily in the Indo-Pacific and northern Australia, the Australian box jellyfish is known for being the worlds most venomous marine animal. African Journal of Ecology, vol. Stonefish are particularly dangerous to divers and swimmers in Australia. The females are extremely fertile. The blood that comes out of a special duct near their eyes is toxic to canines, like dogs, wolves, and coyotes. 5 Best States 1. The Ascaris roundworm leads to an infection called aschariasis that kills an estimated 4,500 people a year, according to a 2013 study. Picture the scenario: The predator spies the prey. Scorpions produce venom for the same reason that many species do, not to kill humans, but to subdue or kill their prey. Behavior like that lands the goblin shark on any list of dumbest animals. The lizards blood can shoot up to 3 feet, deters predators from getting closer, and predators often find out that it tastes horrible. Why? So, why do deer freeze in the middle of the road when a car is coming at them? He could be simple-minded but often used his brains to save the day. Often, they do so until they drown. A 16-foot saltwater crocodile can make dipping your toes in the waters off Australia's northern coast a spine-chilling event. While that information is difficult to find for each animal, we included the number of attacks or deaths per year that each individual animal caused when we could find that information. Notable Features: While you might not see the little snail, its the size of a quarter with a pinkish brown shell. Timber Rattlesnake. Tiger attacks are rare as they dont deliberately kill humans. Sydney Funnel-Web Spider #7. Scorpions are usually found in deserts but have been spotted in rainforests and the Himalayas. The capybara considered the friendliest wild animal, has a calm and compassionate nature, even adopting stray and runt animals, and even providing transportation on its back for birds and monkeys. Its strange to see such long necks, lanky legs, and big eyes on a bird. The black mamba has a big reputation for being one of the world's deadliest snakes. Why??? Its cousin, the electric eel, discharges 300 to 650 volts when it feels threatened. Great whites are responsible for the majority of the fatalities, accounting for over 200 more deaths than the second most deadly, tiger sharks, since 1850. Theyre kind of stupid animals. At least 680 vertebrate species had been driven to extinction since the 16th century and more than 9% of all domesticated breeds of mammals used for food and agriculture had become extinct by 2016 . It simply raises its arms and gets some of a substance secreted about its elbows with its mouth when it feels threatened. The skinny legs of the bird aid in its super speed, clocking at a sustained speed of 40 miles per hour. People love riding horses, but unfortunately, there are about 20 horse-related deaths each year. World Health Organization, 2021. Therefore, many assume that the giraffe is dumb. But their cuteness will forever make them beloved. 10. Are pandas more stupid, or is the giraffe dumber? These creatures come in all shapes and sizes. Humans have tried to make sense of why we seem so different to other animals. Hippos may seem pretty laid back as they lounge in the water, but these large mammals are actually quite aggressive and are believed to kill between 500 and 3,000 humans per year. Mozambique spitting cobra Digital Vision/Getty Images. Some individuals can grow to an astonishing 5 meters (16 feet) and weigh up to 360 kilograms (793 lbs). To put it in perspective, it packs enough venom to kill 10 adults. . Occasionally, but certainly not always, the number of humans killed is connected to a single predatory tiger. She holds a B.A. If a predator gets too close, then they projectile vomit on them. Snakes kill about 100,000 humans every year, and they attack in a variety of ways. People eat Moray eels in some areas of the world, but their flesh can be toxic and cause illness or death if not prepared properly. Or piercing fangs? According to WHO data, between 4.5 million and 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year, of which 1.8 million to 2.7 million develop clinical illness, and 81,000 to 138,000 die. These snails can sling their shells about 180 degrees, and they use it to knock the beetle away. Answer (1 of 7): Hawaii. Obviously, these creatures love physical intimacy, to say the least. Notable Features: A long mane of hair on top of the neck. Flower Urchin. Often regarded as the world's most dangerous fly, the tsetse - a small speck of an insect that measures up to 0.7 inches, or about the same size as the average house fly - is commonly found in sub-Saharan countries, especially those in the center of the continent including the Sudans, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. We said it. But thats not always the case. Even if it sees the attack coming from a continent away. Snakes The chicks appear helpless as they sit in their nests high on rocky ledges over the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans while being unable to fly. Theyre difficult to breed in captivity though. Norwegian lemmings have long been seen as stupid because they fight animals much bigger than themselves when necessary. Chilean Recluse Spider. Their unusual body shape helps ensure that they can get close enough for the blood to reach their predator. Indian Saw-Scaled Viper #10. Most deaths are due to an allergic reaction to the sting. Their bite can apply a force of 2,000 pounds per square inch, enough to snap a large human in half. Those terms include, "cat," "snake" and, to paraphrase, "oh crap, eagle." "Ohcrapeagle" may well have been one of the first human words. Dont underestimate ants. 24 on this list? Discover what makes these animals so deadly and what leads to their dangerous behavior. Mosquitos are responsible for more than 830,000 deaths per year. Well give them that. according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, about 100 elephants are killed each day by poachers. They can deliver enough E Coli and other bacteria to kill much larger animals with a single bite. Adult saltwater crocodiles and Nile crocodiles attain immense sizes (over nine feet in length). "Hospitalizations and Deaths Resulting from Bear Attacks - Alaska, 2000-2017." Other snakes, such as pythons or anacondas, will simply squeeze and crush you to death. From snakes to spiders and scary sea creatures, this continent has it all. Well, the bird thinks its invisible. Found in several locations, including Northern Australia, South America, and mainland Central America, cane toads have long been labeled as really stupid animals. The slow loris seems almost lovable if you see it during the day as it has big round eyes, a chubby face, and sharp claws. There are about 12,000 species, and they all come with personality. This complicates mating as no one seems to have any idea whats going on or what to do. The moray eel tends to hang out in tropical seas. Gila monster. Other birds that stick to the ground include the emu and the kiwi. 31, no, 7, 2017, pp. The worst thing you can do is run or faint. While most octopus squirt ink as their line of defense, the blue-ringed octopus dispenses a deadly poison enough to kill 26 humans within minutes. The horned lizard can shoot blood from its eyes, which is toxic to canines and tastes terrible to other predators. "The Global Fight Against Chagas Disease." Trypanosomiasis, a disease endemic in 36 sub-Saharan African countries, is caused by parasite transmission by infected tsetse flies. While wolves in the wild arent usually a fatal danger to humans, these large canines have been exhibiting more fearless behavior around humans over the last century. Photo by Bernard Dupont. Sharks are generally known as creatures of reasonable intelligence. But like the dumb blonde, the flamingo was blessed with looks but not brains. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, vol. "Integrating Top-Down and Bottom-Up Mass Spectrometric Strategies for Proteomic Profiling of Iranian Saw-Scaled Viper, Echis carinatus sochureki, Venom." You hear plenty about how smart animals are. In fact, they have the strongest bite of any other animal. Only about 12 species are considered dangerous to humans. Symptoms begin with a fever and headache and continue until the infected person becomes increasingly tired and eventually dies. Snakes and spiders seem to compete for fear in humans. Black Mamba #8. The mosquito is the most dangerous animal in the world, carrying diseases that kill one million people a year. But the mosquitos dangers lie not in its size but in the diseases it carriesmainly malaria, which kills 400,000 people a year and sickens hundreds of millions more. Then, see if you think they are pandas stupid or if the horned lizard is dumber. It gets its name from the indigenous people of Colombia who tipped their darts and blowguns with its venom before hunting. Where They Can Be Found: Africa and India, Notable Features: Sharp teeth and a big mane of hair. "QuickStats: Numbers of Deaths from Wasps, and Bee Stings, Among Males and Females - National Vital Statistic System, United States, 2000-2017." Despite their unusual appearance, the long legs and sharp toes act as an essential defensive mechanism. This small but mighty parasite is one of the worlds deadliest animals because it transmits infections called cysticercosis or taeniasis. The giraffes long legs are beneficial as offensive weapons. Well, maybe not stupid animals so much as lazy. 10 Bullet Ant. One of the wild animals are ferocious and are opportunists, so they don't discriminate between their preys. And both are silent killers. 1930-1404., doi:10.1111/1365-2435.12855, Kang, A. Min and Brooks, Daniel E. "Nationwide Scorpion Exposures Reported to US Poison Control Centers from 2005 to 2015." The truth is these animals are dumb. The Hindu. The hippopotamus has a bulky body on stumpy legs, an enormous head, a short tail, and four toes on each foot. Northern Copperhead. OL's Survival blogger Tim MacWelch ranks the 10 most dangerous spiders on the planet and shows photos that identify their bites. Instead, the color came from its silicate-rich clouds. We're ranking the most dangerous animals based on how many human attacks or deaths per year they cause. Australia is home to some of the deadliest creatures on Earth. Or piercing fangs? The ears, eyes, and nostrils are located high on the head so that the rest of the body may remain submerged. No, they wont catch you or touch you, but they are responsible for transmitting Schistosomiasis, a disease that infects the urinary tract and intestines. But animals, alas, are just like us. They spend about 16 hours a day in the water and only leave the water to eat. Sure, there are ants there, but you don't see them that much (if ever). Komodo dragons may look like something out of a sci-fi movie, and they are often thought of as stupid animals based on their looks alone. Hooded Pitohui ( Pitohui dichrous) | Photo: markaharper1. Not only is it illegal, but it teaches them to associate people with food. The admittedly adorable animal also has no sense of hygiene and is famous for spreading disease. The ostrich also can be aggressively defensive, having a serious clawed foot thats killed lions with its kicks. The beautiful coloring of the poison dart frog belies its toxic nature. They sleep pretty much all day every day. A study in East Africa found that the probability of wild lion attacks increases with proximity to villages and in areas with large proportions of open woodland, bushland, and crops. The Sloth could be the stupidest of the dumbest animals. Anyone with an allergy can die from a bee sting, but since honeybees are considered the most abundant and widespread, youre more likely to be stung by one of them. Alligator, 33. Great white sharks are the deadliest of all the sharks in the ocean, with 300 sharp teeth that can rip right through you. People are mostly infected during agricultural or recreational activities that expose them to dirty water, while communities with inadequate access to hygiene and medical treatment are most at risk. If thats not enough, Kakapos ineptness regarding reproduction is mind-boggling. The king of the jungle is a lazy predator, yet theyre responsible for about 250 human deaths per year (although this number varies). Scorpions (Kills 3,300 humans per year) 5. Research on bear attacks in Alaska between 2000 and 2016 found that a total of 96% of attacks involved brown bears, and the number of conflicts is rising. Pufferfish, blowfish and fugu fall under the same category of a fish that puffs up with spikes and stings you. It strikes with a harmful venom that causes headaches, vomiting, rapid heartbeat and pulmonary edema. Each toe has a nail-like hoof. Therefore, they have to get close enough to bite their enemy. These birds that live in the sub-Saharan African grasslands have long legs and sharp toes. Some of the most dangerous snakes live alongside people in areas where access to anti-venom and medical care is limited (such as India). The female fulmar bird returns to land only to lay its single egg and feed its young. In fact, theyre scared of humans! While elephants kill about 500 humans each year, about 100 elephants are killed each day by poachers. While sleeping and feeding, it goes ballerina, delicately and needlessly balancing on one leg. Slugs are not dangerous either. Where They Can Be Found: Worldwide, particularly in warm, humid climates, Notable Features: Looks like a noodle and is about 12 inches in length. Thats some sinister stuff! For every genius in the batch, youll find someone who appears to be just plain dumb. Lions (Kills 200 humans per year) 9. 895-908., doi:10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00687. The WHO estimates an annual death rate of 200,000 from snail-derived schistosomiasis throughout the world. Komodo dragons have a powerful bite packed with venom that delivers toxins that inhibit blood clotting. Read on to learn more about what lurks in the shadows of Ohio. When it rains, it appears the birds are simply mesmerized at the idea of wetness coming out of nowhere. The condition is most common in developing countries where people use unclean water for daily living. On average, sharks are responsible for six human deaths a year. At number nine of the top 10 most venomous animals in the world we find the Chilean recluse spider, another arachnid. Snakes have long influenced our . Pufferfish #9. Few animals strike as much fear into people as venomous snakes. Whole stands of forest can be destroyed if bark beetle numbers get out of control. Hippos (Kills 500 humans a year) 8. But in Japan, pufferfish is a delicacy to eat. Whats the difference between a house cat and a lion? Eventually, this parasite causes organ function disruption, seizures, nervous system impairment and digestive block. 9. If youre about to hit a deer honk, dont swerve, brake and stay in your lane. Therefore, other animals do not want to approach it for fear that they will get poked. Humans Killed Per Year: About 25,000 to 30,000. Notable Features: Dogs with rabies are usually foaming at the mouth. Often confused with alligators, crocodiles are native to tropical areas of Australia, Africa, Asia and the Americas, but most human deaths occur in remote regions of Africa. 3. In recent years, komodo dragons have become somewhat of a tourist attraction in Indonesia. The sea wasp box jellyfish is perhaps the most deadly variety.