World's deadliest animal commonly found in Louisiana. What to know

When you think of deadly animals , your mind probably goes to apex predators like big cats, large mammals, alligators and birds of prey.

However, the world's deadliest animal is actually an insect that's no bigger than an eight of an inch in size.

The deadliest animal in the world also happens to be found in abundance everywhere in Louisiana.

What is the world's deadliest animal? What to know

The common mosquito is the world's deadliest animal, killing more people than any other creature in the world, according to the CDC .

These flying insects are found in most parts of the world and carry diseases like dengue, West Nile, Zika, chikungunya, malaria and lymphatic filariasis.

There are more than 3,700 types of mosquitoes worldwide, and Louisiana is home to around 60 to 75 speci