Texas is #1.  We all know we're #1 in a lot of great things.  We are also #1 in something really bad: deadly animal attacks.  According to a report from Outforia, analyzing reports from the Centers for Disease Control, Texas has had 520 human deaths caused by animals in the last 20 years.  that averages out to 26 deaths per year. California and Florida are second and third but way behind Texas.

So out of the Top 24 most dangerous animals in the world, according to  data from the Gates Foundation to National Geographic here are the 8 found in Texas.

11 Most Deadly Animals Found in Texas

Photos of the Animals Most Likely To Harm Texans

 

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