DANGEROUS ANIMALS IN THE WORLD.

1. **Box Jellyfish**: Known for its potent venom, this marine creature can cause heart failure within minutes.
2. **Saltwater Crocodile**: The largest reptile, notorious for its powerful bite and aggressive nature.
3. **African Elephant**: While generally peaceful, it can be deadly when provoked due to its massive size and strength.
4. **Cape Buffalo**: Highly unpredictable and considered one of Africa's most dangerous animals.
5. **Cone Snail**: Despite its small size, its venom can be fatal to humans.
6. **Golden Poison Dart Frog**: Its skin secretes enough toxin to kill multiple humans.
7. **Stonefish**: Camouflaged and venomous, it poses a significant threat to swimmers.
8. **Pufferfish**: Contains tetrodotoxin, which can be deadly if ingested.
9. **Brazilian Wandering Spider**: Known for its aggressive behavior and potent venom.
10. **Blue-Ringed Octopus**: Small but deadly, its venom can cause paralysis and death.
11. **Hippopotamus**: Surprisingly aggressive and responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other large animal.
12. **Komodo Dragon**: Its bite is both venomous and bacteria-laden, making it highly dangerous.
13. **Tsetse Fly**: Transmits the deadly sleeping sickness to humans.
14. **Inland Taipan**: The most venomous snake, with a single bite capable of killing several humans.
15. **Mosquito**: Responsible for millions of deaths annually through diseases like malaria and dengue.