Deadly defenders: Animals that use poison for protection

22 June,2024

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Native to the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region, this jellyfish has tentacles covered in venomous cells.

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Box Jellyfish

Found in tropical and subtropical seas, cone snails possess a harpoon-like tooth that delivers a potent venom capable of paralyzing fish.

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Cone Snail

Small but deadly, these octopuses inhabit the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Their venom contains tetrodotoxin, which can cause paralysis and death in humans.

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Blue-Ringed Octopus

Found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, this fish has venomous spines on its back that can deliver a painful and potentially lethal sting.

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Stonefish

Found in Central and South America, these brightly colored frogs secrete potent toxins through their skin,

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Poison Dart Frog

Often mistaken for a jellyfish, this marine organism has long tentacles that deliver a venomous sting, 

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Portuguese Man O' War

Native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, this venomous lizard delivers a painful bite.

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Gila Monster

Also known as the "fierce snake," this Australian snake has the most toxic venom of any land snake.

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Inland Taipan

This large venomous snake, found in India and Southeast Asia, uses its powerful neurotoxic venom to deter predators and subdue prey.

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King Cobra