Hidden in plain sight on tropical seabeds, stonefish carry one of the most sophisticated chemical weapons in the oceans. Their venom does not just hurt, it seizes control of circulation, nerves, and ...

Buried beneath desert sand, a rarely seen spider carries venom capable of causing extreme tissue destruction. Known for its ...

Across jungles, deserts, and even the deepest parts of the ocean, some animals rely on venom to survive and dominate their environments. In this video, we take a closer look at six venomous animals ...

Australia’s major skink (Bellatorias frerei) has evolved to combat snake venom with the same mutation found in honey badgers, according to a new study. Scott Eiper Australian skinks have evolved ...

Australia’s Major Skink (Bellatorias frerei) has evolved the same venom resistance mutation as the honey badger (Mellivora capensis) which is found across Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian ...

ch. 1. Brutal toxin -- Introduction -- Definitions -- What is venom? -- The evolution of venom -- How venom works -- Overkill? Venom strength and power -- Valuable venom -- Antivenin : miracle ...