Most Dangerous Animals In The World / Polar Bear / Komodo Dragon / Sloth Bear/ Cassowary / Cape Buffalo / Mosquito / Dolphin

The animal kingdom is amazing. Domesticated pets can help support and protect their human companions. Otherworldly creatures live deep in the ocean. Certain animals mate for life, and some animals can actually freeze and still survive. While we admire certain beasts for their beauty, grace or simply their adorable faces, many are best viewed from a safe distance. Wild animals might look cute, sweet or playful, but they can, in fact, be deadly. Even pets and farm animals can cause harm if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. These animals are some of the most dangerous birds and beasts around the world — and several of them might surprise you.

Dolphin 

Although they have a reputation for being intelligent and friendly, dolphins are still wild animals and they can be quite dangerous. Males can be exceedingly aggressive toward females to the point of fatally injuring them. There are reports of the creatures showing aggression toward humans as well, biting them, slamming into them and even pushing them under the water.

Human
 Perhaps the most dangerous animal of all is the human. The most intelligent of all living things, people can be violent and harmful to their own species and others as well as the very planet where we live. Approximately 475,000 people die at the hand of other humans every year.

Mosquito
Mosquitoes are not just annoying. The little bloodsuckers can also be deadly. They can spread a myriad of diseases from the Zika virus to West Nile virus, dengue fever and others. In 2017, nearly half a million people died from malaria, another mosquito-borne illness, alone.

Cape Buffalo
These hefty beasts can weigh 1,750 pounds or more and sport a pair of long, thick, curved horns. Cape buffalo can quickly become aggressive, especially when wounded or when protecting their young. With the capability to run 35 mph and a habit of attacking in groups, they can be savage.

Cassowary
One of the largest birds alive, the cassowary — found in and around northeastern Australia — is also one of the most dangerous. It can’t fly, but it can run faster than 30 mph and can jump more than 3 feet high. With claws that are nearly 5 inches long, it can and will rip into an enemy.

Sloth Bear
When hunters first saw these small- to medium-size bears hanging from trees with trunk-like snouts and long claws, they mistakenly thought they were bear-like sloths. Although they look gentle, sloth bears can be ferocious. The territorial creatures often attack humans by clawing them in the face and head.

Komodo Dragon
The largest reptile in the world, Komodo dragons can be as much as 10 feet long and weigh more than 300 pounds. They can run (briefly) at speeds of up to 13 mph and will attack humans without provocation. Their saliva contains 80 strains of bacteria, which slowly kills their prey. The lizards will wait for days until their prey dies and then feast on the flesh.

Polar Bear 

When you view a polar bear swimming playfully at the zoo, you might think they look like big, friendly teddy bears. Don’t let that fuzzy, white exterior fool you, though, as they are one of the most dangerous of all bears. Although experts say they only harm humans when they are starving, polar bear attacks on people are increasing, possibly because of a decline in Arctic sea ice where they hunt.

Bengal Tiger
Big cats, in general, are forces to be reckoned with, but the Bengal tiger is the biggest cat of all. Known as the national animal of Bangladesh and India, it is also considered the most dangerous. While humans have driven them toward extinction, the powerful nocturnal hunters typically avoid human interactions. Based on their size and strength, that’s a good thing.