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Could Humans Ever Become Venomous?

I'm sure we've all met a few toxic personalities in our time, but someone who is truly venomous isn't likely, but does that ...
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The Scytodes Spider Uses A Fascinating Trick To Trap Its Prey

While most people think of spiders spinning webs to catch prey, the Scytodes makes use of a different tactic to paralyze ...

Venomous or poisonous? Know how snakes, frogs, and plants use toxins in strikingly different ways

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...
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A “scary” new spider species found beneath California’s beaches

UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...