The 10 Deadliest Animals Currently in America

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Written by A-Z Animals Staff

Published: March 28, 2025

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America is a country that’s abundant in wildlife, and inevitably some of that wildlife is dangerous to humans. There are a good number of creatures to be wary of in America. Here is a list of the deadliest animals in America from the lowest to the highest number of people killed. The list excludes humans themselves, who killed 19,141 of their conspecifics in 2019 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, some of the most dangerous animals neither bite nor sting nor are considered predators. Some might surprise you!


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AZ Animals is a growing team of animals experts, researchers, farmers, conservationists, writers, editors, and -- of course -- pet owners who have come together to help you better understand the animal kingdom and how we interact.

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