We build our knowledge and awareness with this list of the 11 countries with the most dangerous animals. Each country has its own unique environment and location in the world. Even with the geographical and cultural differences, one can also agree that every country has a diversity in wildlife because of the environment. There are some species that may be similar to one in another country, yet different due to the environment they had to adapt themselves to. With this in mind, there are just some countries with a greater number of dangerous creatures. They can prove destructive and even fatal to us humans.
For this list, we consider how many dangerous animals are in a country as well as how diverse these animals are. We also look at where they centralize and at what locations they are often found. If you’re looking for a specific list of these dangerous animals, be sure to check out The 11 Most Dangerous Animals in the World.
Some of the countries here are ones that are notorious in terms of animal fatalities. We often hear sightings of these wild animals in these countries mentioned here. You may even be living in a country that has a lot of dangerous animals without being aware of it. Let’s go ahead and look at the first country on this list:
11. Pakistan
Pakistan is located near countries well-known for their diversity of deadly wildlife. Most of what you can find from these other countries you can also find in Pakistan. Like venomous snakes, insects, and wild animals from the jungles and plains. They somehow find their way into the country.
10. Indonesia
For a country that has a large land area, Indonesia also experiences a large diversity in wildlife. They have no shortage of these deadly animals. Especially small, venomous and fatal insects. They even have 5 different varieties of venomous snakes.
9. Philippines
Though most of the metropolises in the Philippines are clear from dangerous wildlife, there are still some regions in the archipelago where wildlife can be found freely. Small towns and cities bordering the wilderness experience their share of animal attacks. You’ll also find a good number of saltwater crocodiles in their waters.
8. Saudi Arabia
With harsh changes in the weather the desert country often experiences in each passing of day and night, that many deadly creatures find comfort in such environments. A few of the more commonly known deadly animals here are scorpions, snakes and other small insects.
7. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to a lot of native species of snakes and spiders. Some of them are known to be venomous and are to be avoided at all costs. The elusive Sri Lankan leopard can also be found here. One of the fiercest and deadliest land mammals of the world. The government advises tourists to avoid petting any wild animals as rabies can be a common sickness among them.
6. Congo
A lot of the dangerous wildlife from the African region can also be found in Congo. From the dense forests and open plains in the country, you’ll find an assortment of creatures like lions, hippos, elephants and crocodiles.
We are halfway through this list of the 11 countries with the most dangerous animals. There are still countries to mention that contain even more dangers. Let’s check out the rest of the list:
5. Bangladesh
A few decades ago Bangladesh would’ve been even higher on this list. A lot of the dangerous animals known to live in the country have either disappeared or gone extinct. Despite this there are still a lot of venomous animals that congregate here. Snakes are especially common. Wandering through the wilderness may not be advisable.
4. India
India continues to be a hub for dangerous wild animals. A good number of these animals may be ones we are familiar with due to their presence on film and TV. You’ll find here bears, snakes and even tigers. A good percentage of the country’s death toll comes from animals.
3. Brazil
Brazil is also home to deadly land and water animals. Venomous spiders and poisonous frogs can be found here. Fish may also be poisonous or be known to attack like the infamous piranhas. Mosquitoes carrying diseases are also notably found in the country.
2. Tanzania
For some reason, most of the wildlife of Africa especially the dangerous ones can be found in Tanzania. They have rhinos, lions, hyenas and even mosquitoes.
1. Australia
Australia has continued to be well known for their diversity of dangerous wildlife. The deadly box jellyfish can be found here. Venomous spiders are also numerous in some areas of the country. Some areas even have crocodile farms and reserves. The good news is these dangerous areas are usually far away from the major cities.
That is our list of the 11 countries with the most dangerous animals. Always be aware and try not to tempt any of them.
