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Most Dangerous Jellyfish

Lion's Mane jellyfish

For an animal (just) that is 95% water, has no brain and eats / defecates out of the same opening the jellyfish have a surprisingly complex and effective weapon at their disposal. Most species have tentacles loaded with stinging cells called nematocysts. … [Read more...]

The Most Venomous Animals in the World

Cone Snail

It seems that our fears of animals are based around two main themes; there are those with the big pointy teeth that are just looking for an excuse to eat us alive and there are those that, whilst seemingly innocuous, pack a secret weapon so deadly … [Read more...]

The World’s Most Dangerous Scorpions

Arabian fattail scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda)

Along with spiders there are few creatures that of such small size can illicit such a degree of fear. It is probably no coincidence that they are both members of the arachnid class although the scorpions are a far older branch, going back over 400 million … [Read more...]

Most Painful Insect Stings – The Schmidt Pain Index

Paper wasp

Ever wondered what insect might have the most painful sting? You're probably thinking there isn't a definitive answer. Some people might think a hornet has a more painful sting  than a harvester ant, but how would they know if they hadn't been stung by … [Read more...]

Most Dangerous Allergies

Peanut allergy

For an ever increasing number of us allergies are an annoying and often unpleasant fact of life. Come spring and summer it's time to break out the tissues and medications, or for the even less fortunate the scratching and sneezing might be an all year … [Read more...]

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