10 Unusual poisonous animals

Blue-ringed Octopus:

Found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this small octopus carries venom that can be deadly to humans.

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Inland Taipan:

Also known as the "fierce snake," it is considered the world's most venomous snake, found in Australia.

Gila Monster:

One of the few venomous lizards, the Gila monster, is found in the southwestern United States.

Cone Snail:

These marine snails have harpoon-like teeth that inject potent venom when threatened.

Slow Loris:

The slow loris has venomous glands in its elbow that it can spread on its fur or deliver through bites.

Platypus:

Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs, used during territorial disputes.

Solifugae:

Though not true spiders, solifugae have powerful jaws and can produce venom for subduing prey.

Blue Tiger:

Certain butterflies, like the blue tiger, acquire toxins from feeding on poisonous plants.

Irrawaddy Dolphin:

The skin secretions of Irrawaddy dolphins can be toxic, potentially causing skin irritation in humans.

Hagfish:

While not venomous, hagfish produce copious amounts of slime as a defense mechanism.

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