Considered one of the deadliest animals due to its venom, the box jellyfish has been linked to numerous deaths worldwide. Its venom affects the heart, nervous system, and skin cells.
The Gila monster delivers one of the most excruciating bites among vertebrates. This lizard produces venom in its salivary glands and is known for its painful bite.
Often mistaken for harmless marine snails, cone snails possess venomous harpoons that can paralyze humans and cause severe pain.
Known as the world s most venomous snake, the inland taipan has extremely toxic venom despite its shy nature.
Camouflaged and lurking in muddy or rocky environments, stonefish have venomous spines that can cause intense pain and even be lethal.
Despite their small size and adorable appearance, shrews are venomous, using toxins to paralyze prey and protect themselves.
These mammals use toxic saliva to paralyze earthworms, their primary prey. Despite their harmless appearance, their saliva is potent.
This cute primate uses venom from glands in its upper arms to defend itself. It licks the venom and mixes it with saliva, making its bite potentially dangerous.