The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures, but some are best admired from a distance
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Here are five of the most poisonous animals in the world, each packing a venomous punch that can be deadly to humans
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Box jellyfish is the most venomous animal. Its sting delivers neurotoxin that can cause paralysis, cardiac arrest, and even death
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The inland taipan is one of the most venomous snakes on land. Its venom is highly neurotoxic and can kill a human if left untreated
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Cone snails are predatory marine gastropods with a venomous harpoon-like barb. They inject their prey with a complex cocktail of toxins that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure
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Gila Monsters is one of the most venomous lizards. It attacks with the venom stored in its salivary glands
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Despite its vibrant colors, the golden poison dart frog is a deadly predator. This tiny amphibian, found in the rainforests of Colombia, carries enough poison on its skin to kill ten adult humans