
Approximately 100,000 deaths occur each year from snake bites, with the Inland Taipan being the most venomous species.
Dogs: Rabies-infected dogs cause around 35,000 deaths per year, preventable through vaccination.
Freshwater Snails: Carrying parasitic worms, they contribute to over 20,000 deaths by spreading schistosomiasis.
Also known as kissing bugs, they transmit Chagas disease, resulting in an average of 12,000 deaths annually.
Ascaris Roundworms: Infections from these worms, known as ascarisiasis, lead to around 4,500 deaths annually.
Crocodiles: Responsible for an estimated 1,000 deaths annually, making them the largest animals causing human fatalities in Africa.
Tapeworms: Infections caused by tapeworms, specifically cysticercosis, result in around 700 deaths per year.
Hippopotamus: As the world's deadliest large land mammal, hippos cause approximately 500 human deaths annually.