Most dangerous animal in the world according to expert – and it's not a shark
dailystar.co.ukanimals, the likes of bears, big cats and sharks often spring to mind. But one animal expert said that these aren't the creatures we should be most afraid of, and revealed the surprising critters we should really be keeping our eye on.Viral TikToker and author of the book 100 Animals That Can F***ing End You, Mamadou Ndiaye, said even the humble snail can be a menacing killer and is more likely to cause you harm than a great white. READ MORE: Most bizarre Loch Ness monster theories – from alien gateway to whales' penises "In general snails kill about 200,000 people a year," Ndiaye revealed. "Whenever you say that number it always freaks people out."A lot of them have parasites that can be transferred to people, that's what causes [death]."But your typical garden snail isn't necessarily the type you should be most worried about - a far more predatory one lurks beneath the surface of the ocean."The cone snail is one of the more venomous animals on the planet," he continued."Their venom is made up of up to 50 different types of toxins, which is why there is no antidote if you get stung by one.
You can just manage your symptoms and keep you alive, but there's no antidote."And it's not just snails we should be worried about, the 25-year-old chillingly added.
For many people - including Ndiaye, who started making videos about deadly animals during the pandemic - elephants are a firm favourite - but they're not as innocent as they appear."A lot of people think elephants are cute and adorable and intelligent.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk
