More people are killed by horses in Australia than all venomous animals combined, according to research.
Dr Ronelle Welton, of Melbourne University, examined hospital admissions data and coroner records and found that between 2000 and 2013, horses killed 74 people.
The next most dangerous creatures were bees and other insects that sting, responsible for 27 deaths, followed by snakes which also killed 27.
Sharks killed 26, and 23 people died after being attacked by dogs. Crocodiles were responsible for 19 deaths.
Ticks and ants caused five deaths and jellyfish killed three people. No one died from spider bites.
The study, published in Internal Medicine Journal, challenges stereotypes about Australia's venomous animals, Dr Welton said.
While not being the greatest killers, the study found that insects caused most people to seek hospital treatment.
Dr Welton said that while it is natural to be afraid of snakes, a person is more likely to die after being attacked by a dog or being thrown off a horse.
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