Venom is one of the animal kingdom's oldest and most effective weapons, providing creatures with an effective means of attack or defense. Spider venom, for example, is thought to have evolved from a ...

We often hear people talking about venomous and poisonous animals, so you’d easily be forgiven for thinking that they mean the same thing. However, the truth is that they actually mean completely ...

Honey Badgers are officially recognised as the world's most fearless. Learn about the fierce Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis), why its thick skin makes it unstoppable, and how it fights lions and ...