10 unusual poisonous animals

Octopus:

Found in tide pools and coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean, these small octopuses are highly venomous.

Poison dart frog:

Some species have vibrant colors, serving as a warning to potential threats.

Stonefish:

They possess venomous spines on their dorsal fin rays, capable of delivering a painful and potentially lethal sting.

Box jellyfish:

Their tentacles contain potent venom that can cause severe pain, cardiac arrest, and even death in humans.

Cone snail:

They possess a harpoon-like tooth loaded with potent venom, which they use to immobilize their prey.

Pufferfish:

Pufferfish, also known as blowfish or fugu, contain tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that can be lethal if ingested in sufficient quantities.

Poisonous birds:

While most birds are not poisonous, some species such as the hooded pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) and the European quail

Gila monster:

The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards in the world, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Arrow poison frog:

Found in Central and South America, arrow poison frogs secrete potent toxins through their skin, which indigenous tribes historically

Solenodon:

While their venom is not lethal to humans, it can cause intense pain and swelling.

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