Mosquitoes have killed the most humans.
Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting deadly diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. These diseases cause millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. While other animals like snakes and humans themselves also contribute to human fatalities, mosquitoes far surpass them in sheer numbers due to the widespread nature of mosquito-borne diseases.
Here's a comparison of estimated human deaths per year caused by different animals, based on available data:
| Animal | Estimated Human Deaths Per Year |
|---|---|
| Mosquitoes | 1,000,000 |
| Humans (Homicide) | 475,000 |
| Snakes | 50,000 |
As the table shows, mosquitoes are by far the deadliest animal to humans, dwarfing the mortality caused by other dangerous creatures.
