The US is home to many dangerous animals. So lets look at the list of most dangerous animal in every U.S. state so that you can protect yourself from these. Factors that we include are: human fatalities, attacks, and potential for disease transmission.
The definition of “dangerous” can vary, but typically it includes animals that produce a significant risk to human health or life.
Also many incidents occur due to human encroachment into animal habitats or irresponsible behavior near wildlife.
Alabama – Alligators
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Alaska – Bears (Grizzly and Polar Bears)
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Arizona – Rattlesnakes
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Arkansas – Alligators
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California – Mountain Lions
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Colorado – Black Bears
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Connecticut – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Delaware – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Florida – Alligators and Sharks
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Georgia – Alligators
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Hawaii – Box Jellyfish
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Idaho – Mountain Lions
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Illinois – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Indiana – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Iowa – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Kansas – Timber Rattlesnake
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Kentucky – Venomous Snakes
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Louisiana – Alligators
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Maine – Moose
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Maryland – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Massachusetts – White-tailed Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Michigan – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
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Minnesota – Black Bears
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Mississippi – Alligators
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Missouri – Venomous Snakes
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Montana – Bears (Grizzly Bears)
Nebraska – Venomous Snakes
Nevada – Mountain Lions
New Hampshire – Black Bears
New Jersey – White-tailed Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
New Mexico – Black Bears and Cougars
New York – White-tailed Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
North Carolina – Venomous Snakes
North Dakota – Bison
Ohio – White-tailed Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
Oklahoma – Venomous Snakes
Oregon – Cougar (Mountain Lions)
Pennsylvania – White-tailed Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
Rhode Island – Deer (due to vehicle collisions)
South Carolina – Alligators
South Dakota – Bison
Tennessee – Venomous Snakes
Texas – Snakes (Rattlesnakes and Water Moccasins)
Utah – Mountain Lions
Vermont – Black Bears
Virginia – Venomous Snakes
Washington – Cougars (Mountain Lions)
West Virginia – Black Bears
Wisconsin – Black Bears
Wyoming – Bears (Grizzly and Black Bears)
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As a little kid, I fell in love with nature, wildlife, and animals. Living in the USA, South Africa, Italy, China and Germany gave me the opportunity to discover the world's Wildlife. My favorite animals are Mountain Gorillas, Siberian Tigers, and Great White Sharks.
I'm a certified PADI Open Water Diver, went to Everest Base Camp and Trekked Gorillas in Uganda. I hold a Master of Science in Economics and Finance.
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