Scientists have discovered that mating, male blue-lined octopuses will inject a powerful, incapacitating neurotoxin into the hearts of female octopuses — to avoid being eaten by them when the sea deed ...

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A snorkeler in Egypt's Red Sea had a near escape after encountering one of the most venomous animals on earth.

In the perilous world of cephalopod romance, male blue-lined octopuses have evolved a shocking strategy to survive mating.

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The United States has a variety of venomous wildlife, including hornets, rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, jellyfish, stingrays, lionfish, fire coral, puss caterpillars, and ...

When people think of venomous creatures, snakes and spiders often come to mind—but the most venomous animal in the world may surprise you. With venom so potent it can kill within minutes, this ...

World's most venomous snake bit Jeffery Leibowitz. Now, the SC city banned exotic animals including some snakes, primates, ...

Some animals pose serious threats to humans, either through direct attacks or as carriers of deadly diseases. The most ...

A video has been circulating of a woman taking a baby wombat from its mother. Here’s what experts want us to know about the dangers of interfering with wildlife, even if it seems innocuous.