Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

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 ...

From the brightly colored poison frogs of South America to the prehistoric-looking newts of the Western US, the world is filled with beautiful, deadly amphibians. Just a few milligrams of the newt’s ...

Salamandra salamandra terrestris (fire salamander) sitting on a tree stump. It is black with yellow spots. We all know to be wary of toxic encounters with the natural world, whether it's watching out ...

Stone Age arrowheads found in South Africa showcase the knowledge and strategy of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, according to a new study.

Free digital guide lists 32 of Virginia's most dangerous animals and what to do if you encounter them. CHARLOTTESVILLE – To help Virginians avoid poisonings from encounters with wildlife, a reference ...