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Gallery: Australia’s most dangerous predators

We’ve got the experts’ advice on how to avoid Australia’s top predators and what to do if you fall victim.

Australia is home to some of the most dangerous animals in the world. But the deadliest will surprise you.

They may not be able to run away as a defence from predators, but plants have developed poisons as their weapon.

We unearth the crawling, swimming and creeping creatures that sting for predation and self-defence.

We unearth the crawling, swimming and creeping creatures that sting for predation and self-defence.

Australian spiders have a fearsome reputation, but our bees typically pose more of a threat. Here are the worst.

Australian spiders have a fearsome reputation, but our bees typically pose more of a threat. Here are the worst.

Australia is known for its dangerous snakes, and we have many – but in reality few people die from bites.

Stealthy stowaways from a day in the bush, paralysis ticks are superbly adapted to feast on their hosts.