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Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs

A new report identifies the deadliest animal in every U.S. state, with snakes leading nationwide while bears, sharks, insects and even dogs top other regions.

Fox News Latest By Bonny Chu Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 AM Captured Aug 3, 2026, 2:47 AM

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A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.

The 2026 report from World Population Review revealed a surprising mix of creatures topping the list, from large mammals such as moose to unexpected threats such as dogs and jellyfish.

According to the report, snakes make up the single largest category nationwide, with several species of rattlesnakes topping the list in multiple regions.

Georgia residents should be most cautious of the pygmy rattlesnake, while Oklahoma's biggest snake threat is the western pygmy rattlesnake.

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C 26/100 risk

Grade C reflects 26/100 framing risk from decision pressure, vague attribution; each finding below is tied to stored wording.

Report confidence: 86%
Content format: opinion
Evidence findings: 4
Sentences checked: 38
Method: origin-framing-v2

Outlet context is separate right (+65, 60% confidence). This profile does not change the article grade.

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Decision pressurebody

+5 · 82% confidence

Georgia residents should be most cautious of the pygmy rattlesnake, while Oklahoma's biggest snake threat is the western pygmy rattlesnake.

The wording urges a conclusion or action rather than only describing the reported facts. Its weight is reduced because this article is identified as opinion.

Decision pressurebody

+5 · 82% confidence

FIEL: Residents in Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont should be cautious of moose. (Getty Images Creatives)

The wording urges a conclusion or action rather than only describing the reported facts. Its weight is reduced because this article is identified as opinion.

Vague attributionbody

+8 · 80% confidence

NO CURE, NO VACCINE: EXPERTS WARN OF RARE BOURBON VIRUS AFTER FIRST NY CASE

The claim is attributed to a broad or unnamed group, making the evidence harder to evaluate.

Vague attributionbody

+8 · 80% confidence

NO CURE, NO VACCINE: EXPERTS WARN OF RARE BOURBON VIRUS AFTER FIRST NY CASE FILE — Dogs pose the biggest threat to residents living in Alaska.

The claim is attributed to a broad or unnamed group, making the evidence harder to evaluate.

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Opinion format 1
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Attributed claims 4
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According to the report, snakes make up the single largest category nationwide, with several species of rattlesnakes topping the list in multiple regions.

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