[Animals] 32 of the most dangerous animals on Earth

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You may be surprised to discover that physical strength and size isn't what sets apart the world's most dangerous animals. In fact, some of the world's smallest creatures can be the deadliest to humans, spreading life-threatening diseases to millions each year with a pin-prick size bite. From the box jellyfish to the pufferfish, the ocean is also home to some of the world's most venomous and poisonous creatures on the planet. And humans are among the deadliest animals of all; we kill each other and inflict violence at staggering rates.Mosquitoes belong to the family group Culicidae, and there are over 3,500 species worldwide. However only a small number of these (Anopheles, Aedea and Culex) carry deadly diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue and Zika virus. Malaria is a parasitic infection carried only by female mosquitoes and is particularly prevalent in Africa. The majority of the victims are children aged five or under. Mosquitoes can also cause the death of other land mammals, including livestock.According to a 2023 study, humans also have a predatory niche, which has evolved over centuries with advances in technology. Human behavior also has a destructive impact on the planet. A 2021 study found evidence that 99% of peer-reviewed scientific studies concluded that human activity is responsible for climate change.

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