When most people think of venomous creatures, snakes, spiders, and insects spring to mind. Admittedly, those are the most ...

ch. 1. Brutal toxin -- Introduction -- Definitions -- What is venom? -- The evolution of venom -- How venom works -- Overkill? Venom strength and power -- Valuable venom -- Antivenin : miracle ...

The Cape cobra, or Naja nivea, is one of southern Africa’s most striking and dangerous snakes. Known for its highly potent venom, this species has earned its reputation as one of the most feared ...

A venomous creature from the Amazon rainforest may hold the key to fighting one of the deadliest cancers affecting women today. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancers aside, breast ...

Rattlesnakes are famous in the wild, but they’re often misunderstood. Most people only know them for their rattling sound or ...