Few animals instill quite the same fear as sharks. As apex predators many types of sharks are well equipped to inflict serious injury; large, fast, powerful and armed with row upon row of razor sharp teeth these fish are finely honed killing machines. … [Read more...]
Most dangerous sea creatures
Covering 70% of the world's surface the sea is home to some of the most unusual, mysterious and deadly animals on the planet. As humans are not native to the oceans this makes us easy pickings for many of these creatures, although thankfully we are … [Read more...]
Candiru – The fish that can swim up your penis?
Imagine the situation - you are taking an evening dip in the Amazon River (for some unknown reason?!). Suddenly you feel it. A strange wiggling sensation inside the "old chap" followed by an excruciatingly intense pain. What has just happened is you have … [Read more...]