While small, mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus, causing millions of deaths each year.
Despite our intelligence and societal structures, humans are responsible for significant harm to each other, to other species, and to the environment through actions such as warfare, pollution, and habitat destruction.
Found primarily in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region, box jellyfish possess highly venomous tentacles that can cause severe pain, cardiovascular collapse, and even death in humans.
As the largest living reptile, saltwater crocodiles are apex predators capable of attacking and killing humans with their powerful jaws. They are known for their aggressive behavior and territorial nature.
While revered for their intelligence and majesty, African elephants can become aggressive and pose a significant threat to humans, particularly in areas where their habitats overlap with human settlements.
Known as one of the "Big Five" game animals, Cape buffaloes are notoriously aggressive and responsible for causing numerous fatalities in Africa. They are unpredictable and can charge without warning when threatened.
While small and colorful, certain species of poison dart frogs secrete potent toxins through their skin. These toxins, such as batrachotoxin, can be lethal to predators, including humans, if ingested or even touched.