Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses ...

South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia ...

Throughout evolution, plants have continuously adapted to survive in changing environments. Apart from complex structural ...

According to Veterinary Emergency Group, cherry trees — specifically, the blossoms, leaves and seeds — contain cyanogenic ...

Gardening enthusiasts often select plants based on aesthetics, fragrance, or ease of care. However, some popular choices can ...

More information: William K. Hayes et al, It's a Small World After All: The Remarkable but Overlooked Diversity of Venomous ...

Another plant you really want to avoid touching is the wild parsnip. These look related to the aforementioned giant hogweed, ...

It's just as essential to carefully consider which plants you choose to grow close to your house. It's easy to fall in love with a plant at the nursery, but the last thing you want is an overgrown ...

One of the most poisonous plants in the UK, hemlock contains toxins that can cause tremors, seizures, and respiratory failure. Dogs can become seriously ill even from small ingestions, so if you spot ...

These spiders are common in sunny areas with plants and on building walls. While they posses venom, bites from these spiders are usually harmless to humans, according to LaJaunie's Pest Control.