Pet bereavement

[Rhiannon]

It's a general rule, yes; not invariable (humans eat sheep, for instance) but it's notable that the herbivores - vegan animals, if you like - are some of the larger and stronger land mammals: cattle, for example, or horses in certain parts. (This is purely cultural; it's not a thing in the UK but it is in other countries). Cut out the middle (m)animal and go straight to the plants, is my advice 

Horses and cows are the two most deadly land animals in the UK.

[Rhiannon]

By the way, I know this thread has gone from pet bereavement to homicide by domestic herbivore, but as the thread starter can I just say this is fine by me. It's like one of those weird pub conversations only there isn't some bloke in the corner attempting to sing Mustang Sally.

[Aruntraveller]

Horses and cows are the two most deadly land animals in the UK.

Surely there is one land animal that comes above them in terms of being deadly

[Nearly Sane]

Surely there is one land animal that comes above them in terms of being deadly

Indeed, the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog!

[Rhiannon]

Surely there is one land animal that comes above them in terms of being deadly

My cat doesn't count, in spite of numerous attempts she hasn't actually murdered anyone yet.