Tag: deadly
News
Deathcap mushroom warning issued for autumn
The Food Safety Information Council has warned people not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as deathcap mushrooms come into season.
Wildlife
World’s deadliest spider: the funnel-web
Low-down on the funnel-web spider – and how an evolutionary accident made it one of the most dangerous spiders on Earth, able to kill a human in 15 minutes.
Wildlife
Welcome to Australia, a land of creatures out to kill you… maybe
Australia’s snakes, spiders and other venomous critters tend to strike fear in many people. But is Australia’s reputation as a nation of deadly creatures deserved?
News
The snake of paralysing beauty
The blue coral snake can shock every nerve in your body with a single bite. A new study reveals how its venom works, and could lead to new pain management treatment.
Wildlife
GALLERY: Deadly Oceans
Take a tour of the world’s deadliest sea creatures with these amazing images from Deadly Oceans: In Search Of The Deadliest Sea Creatures, a new book by conservation-led underwater photographers, biologists and journalists, Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown. Some of them might surprise you!
News
Deadly mushroom found in WA
Western Australians are being warned not to collect and eat wild mushrooms, after a potentially fatal death cap was identified in the region.
Science & Environment
How to avoid and treat Australia’s deadliest bites
Here are the top 5 Aussie predators that can ruin your trip, how to avoid them, and what to do if you find yourself victim.
Wildlife
Staying safe in croc country: culling isn’t the answer
The easiest way to keep people safe around crocodiles is to make sure they understand the risks.
News
King brown snake milking record broken
A 2.5m king brown snake called Chewie has “smashed” the Australian Reptile Park’s venom milking record.