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Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A 2026 report from World Population Review identifies the deadliest animals in each U.S. state, with snakes (including various rattlesnake species) being the most common threats. Other top dangers include dogs, jellyfish, alligators, bears, and marine creatures like tiger sharks and Portuguese man o' war.
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