For several years Jason Daley fielded natural history queries as the Wild File columnist for Outside magazine. It taught him that people were obsessed with two questions: 'Why does my dog drag himself across the rug?' and 'What animal can turn me into lunch on my holiday?'
In truth, death-by-critter is so rare it shouldn’t ping on most travellers' radar. But there are a handful of beasties around the world to watch out for, especially if you wander off the tourist trail. Here are a dozen deadly creatures that could send you home in the baggage compartment.
