DANGEROUS ANIMALS

Large animals like lions and sharks are well-known for being dangerous, but sometimes the real threats come in smaller sizes. Many of the most hazardous creatures aren’t the biggest, but rather, the smallest.

Here’s a list of 8 dangerous animals that are surprisingly small:

This jellyfish has a bell measuring 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in diameter and tentacles that deliver an incredibly painful and potentially deadly sting.

Measuring up to 6 inches (15 cm), this marine snail uses a harpoon-like dart to inject venom that causes pain, numbness, dizziness, and even paralysis.

Measuring between 12 mm and 65 mm, the brightly-coloured skin of these frogs is coated with toxins. 

Among the ocean's most toxic creatures, these highly poisonous fish are small enough to fit in a breadbox.

These tiny species can deliver bites that trigger severe allergic reactions in humans, ranging from painful swelling to potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated.

This 13-inch (33 cm) fish blends in shallow waters, rocks, and mud, making it hard to spot. If stepped on by accident, it releases venom that causes severe pain and can be fatal to humans.

Less than an inch long, this bloodsucker pierces the skin and feeds on the blood of humans and animals. Two of its species carry the parasites responsible for sleeping sickness.

Measuring around 20 inches (50 cm) long, this small creature is far from harmless. Its strong jaw delivers a painful bite, injecting nerve-poison venom.