We often hear people talking about venomous and poisonous animals, so you’d easily be forgiven for thinking that they mean ...

Their venom is one of the most potent ever discovered, according to a study published in 2007. A single bite contains enough venom to kill 100 humans, according to the Australia Zoo .

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Even when we're not looking at the most dangerous, many jellyfish species have venomous stings that can cause everything from mild discomfort to serious pain. While swarm of jellies may look ...

During mating, some male octopuses inject females with their potent venom to paralyse them – and avoid being eaten by their mates. Typically, animals use venom to kill prey or defend themselves ...

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