When most people think of venomous creatures, snakes, spiders, and insects spring to mind. Admittedly, those are the most prevalent venom-carrying animals, but they are not the only ones. Did you know ...

The platypus, a unique mammal, possesses a venom system in adult males delivered via hind leg spurs. This venom, primarily ...

Native to the rivers and freshwater creeks of eastern Australia, its venom is the lesser-known feature that sets the platypus ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

Michigan is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the United States and, because of that fact, has become a haven for outdoors lovers, nature enthusiasts and wildlife tourists abroad. Campers, ...

It’s a semi-aquatic exotic with some remarkable traits! This week, we’re exploring the strange but true story of the platypus. * Platypuses use “electrolocation” while feeding, sending out impulses ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see if you share a state with one of these giants! North America is home to a ...

Backyards can harbor venomous creatures like scorpions, snakes, and spiders, which typically avoid humans and play vital ...

Human evolution has produced some of the most remarkable adaptations in the history of living creatures. But while we as a species are unique in so many ways, there are multiple examples of animals ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when spending ...