Australia may be notorious for its venomous animals, such as snakes and jellyfish, but the country is also home to dangerous plants. Some produce toxins that look very similar at the molecular level ...

Australia is synonymous with venomous spiders and snakes – but scientists have discovered new toxins in what they label a “truly venomous” plant. A team of researchers from the University of ...

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Australia is home to some of the world’s most dangerous wildlife. Anyone who spends time outdoors in eastern Australia is wise to keep an eye out for snakes, spiders, swooping birds, crocodiles, ...