A death adder at an Australian wildlife park found to have three extremely rare fangs that all produce deadly neurotoxic ...

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 ...

Cute but deadly animals are something of a rarity in nature. Normally, dangerous animals have bright colors or look vicious ...

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

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

Appearances can be deceiving in the animal kingdom. Some of the most charming creatures harbor hidden dangers beneath their ...

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 ...

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 ...

The king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake, and the peacock, known for its vibrant feathers, stand out in nature.

A viral video showing a toddler fearlessly playing with a venomous snake while adults film from a distance has sparked ...

Snakes are exclusively carnivorous, meaning that they only eat other animals — and in some cases, eggs. Their diets range ...

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