Have you ever asked yourself: what causes the highest number of human deaths in this world? According to the world health organization statistics; over 56 million people die worldwide in a year. The same statistics also indicate that cardiovascular diseases are the top killers in the world claiming over killed 17.5 million in a year. Of the 17.5 million, an estimated 7.4 million people die of ischaemic heart disease worldwide in a year.

Top 5 animals that kill a combined number of 2.4 million people  yearly

1. Mosquitoes

To many, it is just a small animal with an annoying buzz at night. Many also view as not a big threat to their life. But did you know that mosquitoes are the top killers in the world. They cause malaria, a disease that according to NatGeo wild is estimated to kill over 2 million people yearly.

2. Tsetse flies
Tsetse flies are the second top animal killers in the world. They spread the African sleeping sickness disease which is estimated to kill over 300,000 people in year.

Tsetse flies are the second top animal killers in the world. They spread the African sleeping sickness disease which is estimated to kill over 300,000 people in year.
3. Snakes

It is perhaps one of the most feared animals by human beings. This is the only leaving animal that has been known to kill a lion within 30 minutes of attack using its deadly venom. The only animal that can attempt to kill it is the Mongoose. According to NatGeo wild, snakes are estimated to kill over 10,000 people in a year.

4. Scorpions

Many may not have come across the scorpion and many have not endured the pain of being beaten by a Scorpion. Live science indicates that Scorpions have existed in this world longer than human beings. Some species of scorpions contain a deadly poison that can kill an adult human being within 20 minutes of attack. They kill about 2,000 people in a year. Note that not all Scorpions have poison.

5. Crocodiles

Crocodiles are among the biggest living reptiles on earth. They do not contain any poison. They are not fast. But they rely on the strength of their teeth to kill. They kill through ambush. They are estimated to kill over 1,000 people in a year.

HIV/AID, diabetes and road injuries are also among the top human killers in the world. Subscribe b to our email alerts to get more information about the top animal killers in the world.