What is the most dangerous ant?

The bulldog ant is the most dangerous ant in the world! It is found in Australia (its coastal regions). When the insect attacks, it simultaneously uses its jaws and sting. There have been at least three human fatalities since 1936, the latest death happened in 1988.

The insect earned its name because of its determination during an attack and aggressiveness. Actually, it shows little fear of human beings. Yuck!

A female bulldog ant

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Carlos Cruz

Great Whites, Crocs, Dingos and the Bulldog ant, more reasons to stay away from that continent, Plus those giant land crabs!!

James Vetzel

And on top of that, the damn thing can fly!

George R. Horn

Carlos, you are also forgetting that it has four of the most dangerous snakes in the world.

latvia

Army ant , those SOB are tuff..when incounters a stiff oposition can also call in the ..Navy, Air force & Marines...

John Schneider

And can leap tall buildings with a single bound. Regards.

filmnut

You forgot the funnel web spider. Australia has some pretty deadly creatures. I think the plattepus is venomous. Strange Continent.

Leapy Lee

We are more than happy for all you scaredy cat Americans to not visit our amazing country. It’s your loss!

C Jagoda

Liam O'Connor, I've been trying to figure out the same thing, but it still remains a complete mystery

kandilarson

Kirk Yates, There's the Jack Jumper Ant in Australia.

Barry Wadsworth

and off course you can't forget the drop bears

Elsy O. Stromberg

They sound horrible. Never knew they existed.

Rob Farr

Yes, and they really hurt when they bite ... I remember being bitten as a young boy ... good question.

Gary Chadwick

Didn't realise Bull Ants were so dangerous Nasty sting though.

Ken Jackson

Fiona McWilliam, the sap from a pigweed flower deadens it almost instantly. Mind you, you first have to find one...

Comniní Tsinari

Carlos Cruz, I well remember Dave Letterman agrees with you.

Louise C.

The funny thing is that Australians can live to ripe old age even though we have all of these horrible creatures lol

Fiona McWilliam

I've been bitten by a bull ant and let me tell you it HURTS!! I am also allergic to various insects so I have a bad reaction.

Muddy Anthony Waters

Vaughan Smith, only the male and if you don't pick it up ,you've got no chance of being spiked

Muddy Anthony Waters

John Schneider, crap. Everyone is happy with our gun laws. Get your facts tight before mouthing off the NRA propaganda. We've had ONE multiple shooting in 22 years . Are you a habitual liar or are you just dumb?