Man versus Beast
If the human race on online game could learn one lesson from the last 4.5 billion years, it should be: Never mess with Mother Nature. And for good reason. Mother Nature has packed the planet with deadly animals. Sometimes they come equipped with sharp teeth, long claws, and flexing coils– but surprisingly, it’s the smallest of living things that are often the most lethal. So what are the odds you’ll meet your match against a wild thing? According to our research, that depends entirely on where you are. The estimated number of yearly deaths varies dramatically from continent to continent, country to country, and even state to state. It can happen anywhere, at any time. However, more often than not, the culprit is not a lion, tiger, or bear. The most potent, powerful creatures in the animal kingdom are often the most overlooked – and might surprise you. Is Danger Lurking in Your Backyard? When 19th-century European explorers ventured south into the vast, mysterious terrain of Africa a