When you think of the most dangerous animals in the world, the big predators that are at the top of the food chain likely come to mind first. You know, the animals with the big claws and huge teeth. If you're honest with yourself, the common phrase “lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” comes to mind in addition to a scary force in the back of your mind.

Well, even though larger animals still can be scary, it doesn't mean they're the most dangerous. In fact, there are some animals in existence that you probably wouldn't think of being threatening when thinking of the word “dangerous.”

We're talking about the animals that don't always make the headlines when they attack but doesn't make them less menacing. Even though they're small and innocent looking doesn't mean you shouldn't worry about them (though staying away from #16 might be challenging).

On the next page find out what the 16 most dangerous animals in the world are, starting with the creepy crawly animals that make most of us squirm just by seeing a picture of them. 

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