Puzzler Number 3

For this puzzler, I am looking for an answer to a simple question – what is the most dangerous animal to humans? In other words, what animal has been responsible for more human deaths over all of human history? Yes, this animal has a common name. For bonus points, what is the second most dangerous animal to humans?

When you think you know the answer, just complete the contact form and indicate your are solving puzzler number 3. Again, if you are the first to submit a correct answer (as long as you were in one of my insect sessions at Art and Science in the Woods 2022), you are eligible for a prize.