See If You Can Identify These Killer Beasts From an Image!

By: Talin Vartanian
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See If You Can Identify These Killer Beasts From an Image!
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About This Quiz

The world is filled with many different types of dangerous and lethal animals, some of which can paralyze, harm and even kill humans and animals! While these deadly beasts vary depending on the region, it's important to understand which animals are friends and which are foes. This may include spiders, snakes, familiar land mammals and even sea creatures. 

Some animals may seem harmless but are actually very deadly. Examples include the box jellyfish, poison dart frog and the slow loris, which has a cute face! Other animals that are harmful may seem familiar to you, like the African lion, leopard, wolf and the hyena. Some deadly creatures also move really slowly, like the giga monster, while other creatures patiently wait to attack their prey, like the stonefish. 

Other types of deadly animals also like to slowly kill their prey, while some like to quickly dismember their victims for a quick snack. 

Today, we'll take a look at 40 of the deadliest creatures on the planet. This quiz contains 40 images of the lethal animals, and it will be your job to match the photo with the correct name. Think you've got what it takes? Try our Deadly Beast Identification Quiz now to test your animal wits!


Africanized Honey Bee
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What is the name of this small but deadly insect?
Great white shark
Mouse
Africanized Honey Bee
Hamster
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Wrong Answer

This type of honey bee may seem somewhat harmless, but these insects are actually very aggressive. They tend to chase their prey down without giving up, no matter the distance.

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Cone snail
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This creature is also known as the "cigarette snail." Do you know what it is?
Rabbit
Cone snail
Salmon
Dolphin
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Wrong Answer

The cone snail blends into its surroundings with its distinct white-and-brown markings. The venom of this small creature is also powerful enough to quickly make a human stop breathing.

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Great White Shark
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You'll find this type of deadly creature in the movie "Jaws."
Dolphin
Guinea pig
Salmon
Great white shark
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Wrong Answer

The great white shark not only makes an appearance in many shark-related movies, but these deadly sea creatures love to snack on almost anything. This includes garbage, boats and humans.

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Poison dart frog
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Can you name this vibrant black-and-blue creature?
Poison dart frog
Stonefish
Mosquito
Rattlesnake
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Wrong Answer

The poisonous traits of the poison dart frog are actually on the outside of its skin! Luckily, the colorful black-and-blue skin makes these frogs easy to spot in their surroundings.

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Stonefish
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This type of deadly fish likes to camouflage. Can you guess what it is?
Tuna
Salmon
Sardines
Stonefish
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Wrong Answer

The stonefish loves to hide in small caves and near rocks because of how effectively it can blend into its surroundings. This fish is also known as the "world's most poisonous fish."

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Cape buffalo
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This deadly animal is nicknamed "black death." Can you name it?
Cone snail
Tuna
Great white shark
Cape buffalo
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Wrong Answer

The cape buffalo is actually responsible for killing more humans that any other creature in Africa! These animals are also not very predictable, making them hard to domesticate.

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Polar bear
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What is the name of this all-white and deadly animal?
Polar bear
Gopher snake
Buffalo
Dolphin
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Wrong Answer

You've probably seen a few polar bears at the zoo, but did you know that polar bears are known to eat almost anything? This is because they don't have any predators and are even known to kill other polar bears.

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Black rhinoceros
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What is the name of this aggressive animal?
Black rhinoceros
Zebra
Giraffe
Elephant
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Wrong Answer

The black rhino is considered to be very aggressive because of its poor eyesight. These large animals tend to attack almost anything, charging relentlessly toward their enemies.

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Box jellyfish
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This sea creature is deadlier than the shark. Can you name it?
Crocodiles
Sardines
Box jellyfish
Stonefish
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Wrong Answer

The venom of the box jellyfish is enough to kill more humans than sharks! Its venom is also known to be fatal to the human heart and nervous system.

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Puffer fish
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This popular fish is served in Japan, but it is also one of the deadliest in the world. Can you guess what it is?
Squid
Salmon
Puffer fish
Eel
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Wrong Answer

The puffer fish is so venomous that it can actually "freeze" your diaphragm by paralyzing it. However, if prepared properly, the puffer fish can be enjoyed as a tasty meal in Japan!

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Leopard
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Can you name this spotted animal that lives in Africa?
Emu
Leopard
Wombat
Koala
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Wrong Answer

Leopards are fast, agile and relentless when catching and killing prey. They are also said to run at speeds of 36 mph.

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Komodo dragon
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Which of these animals actually digs up corpses from graves to eat them?
Polar bear
Rattlesnake
Komodo dragon
Salmon
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Wrong Answer

Komodo dragons actually eat about once a month, but when they get hungry, they will eat just about anything. This includes almost all types of animals and humans.

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Hyena
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What is the name of this dangerous mammal that has carnivorous tendencies?
Addax
Anteater
Hyena
Elephant
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Wrong Answer

Hyenas are fast creatures, traveling at speeds up to 37 mph! These mammals also love to hunt their prey, including humans, during the night hours.

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African lion
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What is the name of this African animal?
African lion
Chinook
Javanese cat
Stonefish
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Wrong Answer

Known for their long manes, the African lion is one of the largest cats in the world. Its scientific name is "Panthera leo."

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Hippopotamus
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These creatures love water but have also been known to attack humans. Can you name it?
Deer
Hippopotamus
Dalmation
Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though hippos are in fact plant-eaters, these creatures are very aggressive and can attack humans at will. They can also run at speeds of up to 19 mph.

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Saltwater crocodile
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The "death roll" is a common attack technique used by which of the following creatures?
Saltwater crocodile
Great white shark
Dolphin
Sardines
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Wrong Answer

Saltwater crocodiles love to use their powerful jaws to relentlessly "roll" their victims in the water until they drown. This is known as the "death roll" and is considered very deadly.

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African elephant
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Which of these animals can trample their victims to death?
Cone shell
African elephant
Mosquito
Tsetse fly
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Wrong Answer

The African elephant is large enough to trample their victims to death, even creatures like rhinos! Sometimes these elephants are calm, while other times, they display fits of anger.

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Blue ringed octopus
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This sea creature features vibrant blue circles on its body. Can you name it?
Blue-ringed octopus
Squid
Tuna
Snail
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Wrong Answer

The venom of a blue-ringed octopus is enough to paralyze a human being for several hours. There is currently no antidote for this type of venom.

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Assassin bug
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This creature is also called the "kissing bug." Are you familiar with it?
Tapeworm
Puffer fish
Assassin bug
Cone shell
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chagas disease is transferred by the assassin bug, which kills thousands of people every year. This bug also got its nickname because it attacks its victims directly in the face.

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Wolves
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Which of these animals carries rabies?
Centipede
Millipede
Sun spider
Wolves
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Wrong Answer

Rabies can be transmitted from wolves to humans, making it a lethal creature. Wolves also communicate to each other via their howls.

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Black mamba
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This deadly animal is extremely aggressive. Do you know what it's called?
Sheep
Black mamba
Corn snake
California kingsnake
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Wrong Answer

The black mamba snake is one of the deadliest snakes in the world and has extremely aggressive traits. This type of snake is also known for attacking almost anything without being provoked at all.

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Fire ants
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Can you name these dark red insects?
Vampire bat
Mouse
Fire ants
Great white shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fire ants tend to travel in packs to take down their victims by sheer quantity. They are also red in color and carry lethal venom transferred by biting.

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Freshwater snail
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Which of these creatures carries the disease schistosomiasis?
Manta ray
Milk snake
Freshwater snail
Basking shark
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Wrong Answer

Believe it or not, the freshwater snail kills thousands of people every year via a disease called schistosomiasis. This disease is known to affect the abdomen.

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Tiger
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Can you name this endangered but deadly mammal?
Milk snake
Tiger
Rattlesnake
Giant isopod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Because they like to snack on nocturnal animals, tigers tend to hunt during the night hours. There have also been reports of tiger attacks at certain zoos.

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Mosquito
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This insect is responsible for transferring various diseases. Can you guess what it is?
Hippo
Rhino
Mosquito
Elephant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though mosquitoes are seemingly harmless insects, they are known for transferring many types of diseases. This results in millions of deaths every year.

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Carpet viper
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What is the name of this vicious snake that has distinct brown markings?
Carpet viper
Emerald tree boa
Rough tree snake
Pine snake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This snake has very deadly venom that features hemotoxin. Hemotoxin is an anti-blood-clotting agent that allows its victims to slowly bleed to death.

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Black widow spider
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This deadly insect features a red hourglass on its body. Can you name it?
Hamster
Black widow spider
Sun spider
Scorpion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The black widow spider is all black in color but features a unique red hourglass on its body. These spiders can also live up to three years.

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Ascaris roundworm
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What is the name of this deadly type of parasite?
Camel cricket
Ghost spider
Carpet beetle
Ascaris roundworm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ascaris roundworm likes to travel through humans, including the intestines and the lungs. Their eggs also hatch inside the human body as well.

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Cassowary
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The _______ is known as the most lethal bird in the world.
Blue jay
Northern cardinal
Cassowary
Robin
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Wrong Answer

The talons of the cassowary bird are strong enough to dismember humans and animals. These birds also have distinct blue necks and bright red eyes.

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Tse tse fly
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Which of these animals carries "African Sleeping Sickness?"
Basking shark
Manta ray
Tsetse fly
Vampire bat
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Wrong Answer

Hundreds of thousands of people die every year due to African Sleeping Sickness, which is primarily transferred by the tsetse fly. These flies can also be found in Africa.

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This seemingly friendly house pet can be actually be very dangerous. Are you familiar with it?
Dog
Salmon
Goldfish
Kingsnake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everyone's favorite companion, the dog, can actually be quite lethal due to potential rabies infection! Rabid dogs are said to primarily harm humans in India.

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Slow loris
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This cute creature contains poison on its elbows. Are you familiar with it?
Slow loris
Milk snake
Camel spider
Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The slow loris actually contains poison on its elbows, which is very deadly to animals and humans. These creatures also transfer the poison from their elbows to their mouths for a poisonous bite.

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Bull shark
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Can you name this aggressive type of sea creature?
Sand shark
Salmon
Tuna
Bull shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The bull shark is one of the most lethal sharks on the planet because of their highly aggressive traits. These sharks also like to eat their prey in packs.

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Deathstalker
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Can you name this distinct yellow-and-brown deadly animal?
Cone shell
Deathstalker
Mosquito
Box jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The deathstalker is a type of scorpion considered to be one of the most poisonous in the world. You can find these little creatures primarily in North Africa and in some parts of the Middle East.

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Saw-scaled viper
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This venomous snake can be found in very dry environments. What is the name of it?
Rough green snake
Emerald tree boa
Corn snake
Saw-scaled viper
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The saw-scaled viper has caused the most snake-related deaths in the world and can be found in Africa and Sri Lanka. Another name for this type of snake is "echis."

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Brazilian wandering spider
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This is the number-one most venomous spider. Can you name it?
Long-bodied cellar spider
American house spider
Sac spider
Brazilian wandering spider
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This type of spider likes to wander around and ends up in cars and even houses! You'll find these spiders mainly in South America, while some reside in Central America.

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Boomslang
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Can you name this deadly green-and-black snake?
Boomslang
Northern water snake
Black rat snake
Bullsnake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The venom of the boomslang snake causes its victims to die a very slow and painful death. Their hemotoxin venom also has an anti-blood-clotting effect on humans.

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Inland Taipan
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Which of these snakes are poisonous?
Kingsnake
Inland Taipan
Boa
Bullsnake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the deadliest snakes in the world, the inland taipan, resides in various regions of Australia. Its scientific name is "Oxyuranus microlepidotus."

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Bullet Ant
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The bite of this insect is considered to be one of the most painful in the world. What is the name of this insect?
Booklice
Cave cricket
Bullet Ant
Tangle web spider
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The sensation of getting bitten by a bullet ant is said to be reminiscent of being shot. These ants are also black in color and feature sharp jaws.

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Gila monster
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This type of lizard is very slow but very deadly. Can you identify it?
Gila monster
Green anole
Crested lizard
Leopard gecko
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The gila monster can be found in dry areas of the United States, primarily in Southwestern regions. Its binomial name is "Heloderma suspectum."

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