Australia is the most popular destination nowadays. Even though,
for travelers it's paradise getaway, but it's also home to some of the most
venomous and deadly animals of the planet. These creatures can kill you in mere
seconds.
Let's take a look of Australia's deadly wildlife:
Top Row: blue ringed octopus, saltwater crocodile Bottom Row: box jellyfish, Sydney funnel web spider |
BOX JELLYFISH: Box jellies aka sea wasps live primarily in
the coastal region of Northern Australia. The smack is nearly invisible and
their venom is considered to be
among the most deadly in the world,
containing toxins that attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells.
SYDNEY FUNNEL WEB SPIDER: You can describe it as most deadly
spider in the world. It produces highly toxic venom in large amount and has
large dagger like fangs to inject. It has a bite strong enough to break
through a human toe nail.
SALTWATER CROCODILE: It is the world's largest crocodilian. They are
camouflage attack predators, so can be extremely dangerous. An average
size saltwater crocodile has a bite force of 5,000 pounds.
BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS: It's a pretty creature to look at, but
don't attempt to touch one. Despite its small size, it is considered to be
one of the world’s deadliest venomous animals .The toxin in the southern
blue-ringed octopus’s venom is 1,000 times more powerful than cyanide.
These are only a few of the many deadliest animals you encounter
in Australia. If you already have other creatures on your list, feel free to
share!
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