If you stop to think about the most dangerous animals that live in the world, it's likely that the largest predators are what first comes to mind. You've heard or seen these predators in your dreams before. They are the ones who have big teeth and large claws. You may also think of the infamous phrase “lions and tigers and bears, oh my” when you picture these scary predators too.

Yes, large animals can be dangerous, but the smaller ones are just as — if not more — deadly.

Many of the most dangerous animals out there don't make the headlines when they cause a fatality. These silent killers look innocent at first glance but don't allow that to fool you. These are the hair-raising animals you should get far away from (except for #10 which may be tricky).

On the next page, you'll be shocked when you find out what the 10 most menacing animals in the world are. The first animal you've likely heard of and by the time you're doing reading about it, you'll be sucking in some air so you can breathe!

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