Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Deep in the leaf litter of Hispaniola lives a creature that defies modern evolutionary logic. The Hispaniolan solenodon ...

Nature's deadliest arsenal lurks in the shadows of oceans, forests, and deserts, where tiny creatures wield toxins far deadlier than cyanide. These biochemical marvels can paralyze nerves, shatter ...

Venomous animals are unique species that produce and utilize specialized toxins by injecting prey or predators using bites, ...

Not to worry, though. Time will make the furry primate more self-reliant and energetic and it will wean completely at about ...

This centipede possesses a venom unlike most others found in the animal world. Its toxic compounds are designed to overwhelm nerve signals, producing intense pain and rapid loss of control in prey and ...

Some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth don’t snarl, stalk, or look threatening. Many appear gentle, slow, or even ...

From frozen mountain ranges to swamps, deserts, forests, and open coastlines, the United States is home to an extraordinary ...

There are, however, some places in the world where it pays to keep an eagle eye out for anything moving in your direction – ...

Snakes, spiders, and scorpions are venomous creatures that strike fear in the hearts of many. A single sting or a bite from various species of these animals is enough to cause serious damage, or even ...

The new National Geographic series Pole to Pole ventures deep into the Amazon in search of creatures whose venom may yield new life-saving drugs. In episode 2 of Pole to Pole, Will Smith captures a ...