dangerous animals
Creatures that kill
Animals that pose significant risk of harm to humans or other creatures through predation, venom, disease, or defensive aggression.
The phrase appears in legal contexts governing exotic pet ownership, zoo regulations, and wildlife management: The county prohibits keeping dangerous animals without a permit.
What qualifies varies by jurisdiction—some lists include obvious predators like lions and bears, others extend to certain dog breeds or venomous reptiles.
- blue-ringed octopusLethal spotted sea creature
- bull sharkAggressive species entering rivers
- anacondaMassive constricting serpent
- bearLarge furry omnivore
- box jellyfishCube-shaped venomous sea creature
crocodile · cone snail · honey badger · attack · hippopotamus · mosquito · stonefish · venomous snake · lion · polar bear · king cobra · killer bee · cassowary · bite · wolverine · tiger · elephant · wolf
- strict liabilitystrict liability, hazardous activities, product liability, defective products, manufacturing defects
- animal liabilitystrict liability, dog bites, attack dogs, guard dogs, mauling
- premises liabilityduty of care, slip and fall, injury claims, damage claims, liability claims
dangerous animalsherbivores
Fauna consuming only plants
grazers · foragers · songbirds · butterflies · deer
dangerous animalsdomesticated animals
Species bred for human use
companion animals · lap dogs · livestock · farm animals · therapy animals