A KwaZulu-Natal couple's night took a terrifying turn when they found a venomous black mamba in their bedroom, leading to a ...

Wind turbines are a net positive for a sustainable society, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an environmental impact.

Researchers identified a new species of box jellyfish and recorded a surprising range expansion for the Thai sea wasp after ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have evolved strong toxins to hunt prey, defend themselves, or deter would-be ...

Can you tell a venomous aquatic creature from a non-venomous one? Test your knowledge of some of the world’s most dangerous underwater animals here. Most people, when asked, are able to name a few ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species with venomous stings, have been spotted across the country. Are they found in Florida?

We have done a number of posts on horrifying creatures, plants, and other organisms that have the ability to kill you. Of course, many creatures that we have covered are not amazingly large ...

This invasive insect's sting has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions, like anaphylaxis, in people who are allergic to insect venom.

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you happen upon a snake while gardening or ...