Venomous Animals
"Death can result very quickly" - Discover the world's 10 most venomous animals
It's not just particular snakes and spiders you have to watch out for! Here are our top ten venomous animals, from surprising sea creatures to primates.
Where and when to see courting and mating adders
Adder courtship was one of the star turns of Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles, but there's more to this ritual than you may realise
Venomous vs poisonous: what's the difference?
We explore the differences between venomous and poisonous
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Adder guide: how to identify, what they eat and how to avoid being bitten
The adder is the UK's only native venomous snake, and is actually the smallest snake species found here. Adders are more likely to flee than attack, unless they are stepped on or feel very threatened.
Komodo dragon reclassified as Endangered
The latest update of the IUCN Red List reassesses the statuses of the Komodo dragon, seven tuna species, and sharks and rays.
Analysing the behaviour and venom of slow lorises
It may look impossibly sweet but don’t be fooled – the Javan slow loris packs a venomous punch and is happy to use it on its own species. Andrew Griffiths speaks to Anna Nekaris, a professor in primate conservation at Oxford Brookes University, about her research studying the use of venom by this species.
Adders could be facing a risk of extinction across Britain
Data from a long-running citizen science project shows that 90% of adder populations are in decline.
