Aug 21, 2023, 08:34 PM IST
A platypus's poisonous kick is claimed to be agonizing and lethal enough to paralyze and kill smaller creatures, including dogs.
The funnel web spider produces a strong venom that is surprisingly innocuous to many other creatures but exceedingly dangerous to humans and other primates.
The bite of the Gila monster, a venomous lizard is considered to be the most excruciating of any vertebrate.
Stonefish are another animal that an unsuspecting swimmer might fall foul of.
They have been implicated in a number of strange drowning fatalities of swimmers across the globe.
It is by far the most venomous snake, and likely the most toxic animal, in terms of median lethal dose of venom.
Cone snails are marine animals that hunt fish by sending a hollow, venom-filled "harpoon" into the water, immobilizing any onlookers who might be inquisitive.
They are known for leaving unsightly piles of soil on your lawn. This enables them to store their fresh food for later consumption.
Slow loris venom is activated by combining an oil secreted by the brachial gland on the upper arm with its saliva.
Shrews has a nasty and toxic bite which can paralyse their prey.