What Are the Super Mario Red and White Mushrooms? Are They Poisonous or Hallucinogenic?

Medicine & Technology Aug 23, 2023

The fly amanita can grow 30cm tall and 20cm wide. Read to learn more.

Children in Suffolk Village at Risk From Deadly Hemlock; Expert Explains How Plants Become Toxic

Jul 11, 2023

Plants become so toxic due to chemistry and evolution, according to an expert. Read on to learn more.

Poison vs. Venom: What’s the Difference?

Apr 09, 2023

How are venomous animals different from poisonous animals? Read to find out.

Slow Loris: This Nocturnal Animal is Cute but Poisonous!

Jul 18, 2022

The slow loris is a cute but toxic creature. What traits does this primate own, making a lot of scientists quite interested in the species? Read to find out.

Poisonous Caterpillars: How Dangerous Are the Brown Tail Moths Spotted in the UK?

May 13, 2022

Caterpillar species known as the Brown Tail Moth have been spotted in the UK. How poisonous and dangerous are these insects? Read on and find the answer.

The World’s Most Poisonous Spider: Expert Debunks Myth About Daddy Longlegs as Being Dangerous

Jan 17, 2022

It may perhaps be common knowledge that Daddy longlegs are the world's most poisonous spider species although their fangs are extremely short to bite a person.

Scientists Reveal Discovery of How Some Butterflies Become Poisonous

Feb 09, 2021

Recently discovered were the Atala butterfly or Eumaeus Atala and five of its closest relatives in the 'genus Eumaeus like to exhibit to display their toxicity.'

Hairy Toxic Caterpillar Invades Virginia

Oct 08, 2020

Virginia officials have warned residents of an outbreak of puss caterpillar that can cause pain, fever, swelling, and vomiting.