The natural world is fraught with many dangers for humans. Some creatures are practically indistinguishable and imperceptible, others are several times larger than people. In many situations, only prudent behavior can help preserve life and health.
Major dangers of the animal world
It is very difficult to make any rating of the most dangerous creatures for humans. Aggression in the animal kingdom occurs spontaneously, many victims are not known. Therefore, experts identify the circle of those inhabitants of the planet, from whom it is better for a person to stay away.
Try not to bump into crocodiles. The calculations of scientists have shown that every year more people die from the teeth of a predator than from all other animals. However, the degree of danger largely depends on the type of reptile. Most of all, the combed representative of the species is prone to attacks. But of the Nile, only those who live in the lower reaches of the river are dangerous. They can chase a person on land for a long time, grab and drag him into the water.
In Australia, crocodiles attack humans every month. But in Costa Rica, the local population considers reptiles safe and even feeds them like stray cats and dogs in other countries.
A person should avoid meeting bears. The attack of a brown forest dweller will not always be associated with the protection of offspring or fear: some mammals of this species are cannibals. However, experts note that this is not characteristic of the most dangerous predator of the species - the polar bear. When a person is found, he tries to hide from sight as soon as possible.
Rhinos are also very dangerous for humans. These animals have poor eyesight, so they instantly attack everyone who moves in their path. In this case, the degree of your aggressiveness for the rhinoceros is not important. Please note: it is impossible to escape from this animal.
A person should also stay away from large cats. Lions, tigers, leopards rarely attack without provocation. However, scientists note: if a representative of the feline family has tried human meat before, he, in most cases, becomes a cannibal.
Small lethal hazards
Insects are the most dangerous animals for humans. In this category, mosquitoes are in the lead by a significant margin. They are carriers of dangerous parasites that are contained in their saliva. Mosquitoes differ from mosquitoes in color: yellow or gray-brown. Severe infections kill about 3 million people every year.
Mosquitoes need little for breeding: only standing water. Ponds, puddles or bottles will do. Singapore is the only country where this danger is being seriously combated.
Some types of spiders are also deadly. For example, the Brazilian itinerant, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most poisonous. Also, a lethal outcome awaits those who decide to get to know the black widow and the South American tarantula better. And the African brother of the latter is able to kill even without being present in person: the woven web is highly toxic.
Dangerous to humans and marine life. It is best to stay away from sponges, stars, coral polyps, sea urchins. But the most dangerous creature in this category, researchers consider the sea wasp - a poisonous jellyfish, often found off the Australian coast. At one point, she can "send to the next world" 60 people. Fishermen who catch this beauty get rid of the nets “marked” by her forever.
