Top 10 Most Poisonous Animals in the World
Thousands of different animal species are found on our planet. Some are very dangerous in terms of the threats they pose to human beings whereas others have evolved with the passage to time to the level where human beings nearby are not considered to be a threat. However, a fact worth realising is that no animal tries to attack human beings unless it feels threatened. Some animals use their hunting abilities to defend themselves whereas others make use of their natural poison for this purpose. Here is a list of top 10 most poisonous animals in the world.
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Box Jellyfish:
The venom which a box jellyfish injects into the body can prove fatal if not treated immediately. It is ranked number 1, of the top 10 most poisonous animals in the world.
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King Cobra:
King Cobra can grow up to 5.6 m in length which makes it the longest venomous snake in the world. However, on the list of top 10 most poisonous animals in the world, King Cobra is ranked number 2.
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Marbled Cone Snail:
A single drop of venom from this beautiful looking creature can cause death of up to 20 human beings. A Marbled Cone Snail is the 3rd most poisonous animal in the world.
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Blue-Ringed Octopus:
As opposed to its size which is that of a golf ball, the venom of a Blue-Ringed Octopus can prove fatal for human beings. It is ranked number 4, of the top 10 most poisonous animals in the world.
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Death Stalker Scorpion:
Unlike other scorpions, sting of a Death Stalker Scorpion can result into certain death if not treated immediately. A Death Stalker Scorpion is the 5th most poisonous animal in the world.
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Stonefish:
The sting of a stonefish can cause excruciating pain for human beings. It is ranked number 6, of the top 10 most poisonous animals in the world.
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The Brazilian wandering spider:
The Brazilian wandering spider also known as the banana spider has the most potent neurotoxin venom in the family of spiders. It is ranked number 7, of the top 10 most poisonous animals in the world.
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Inland Taipan:
Inland Taipan are snakes commonly found in Australia. Their venom can prove fatal for human beings while death occurs relatively on the slower side. Inland Taipan is the 8th most poisonous animal in the world.
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Poison Dart Frog:
Poison Dart Frogs are found in Central or South American rain forests. On the slightest notion of a danger, these small creatures can prove fatal. Poison Dart Frogs are the 9th most poisonous animal in the world.
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Puffer Fish:
At the bottom of the list of top 10 most poisonous animals in the world is putter fish.
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