toxin Archives

Beware of the beautiful but poisonous mandarinfish

It may look pretty, but this fish uses both poison and a foul stench to keep predators at bay.

Most venomous animals make up for weaker physical features with more potent toxins, but not centipedes

A new species of venomous jellyfish, a giant that causes Irukandji syndrome, has been found in WA

This is one of the only known birds to be toxic. Its feathers contain one of the most potent toxins known to science – but why?