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After the mosquito, which of these animals are responsible for the most human deaths in Africa

  1. The Nile Crocodile

  2. The Hippopotamus

  3. The Lion

  4. The Spotted Hyena
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While hippos are herbivores, they are extremely territorial and kill approximately 500 people annually in Africa, making them deadlier than crocodiles. Nile crocodiles kill hundreds but fewer than hippos. Lions and hyenas, though dangerous, have much lower human fatality rates. The hippo's aggression combined with human encroachment creates this surprising statistic.

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