There are many types of poisonous creatures around the world. Some animals use venoms for defense. Others use it catch larger prey.
The DUCK-BILLED PLATYPUS has a flat bill like a duck’s beak, a furry body and strong limbs that help it to swim and dig. It lives in eastern Australia and eats frogs, fish and insects. The male platypus has a spur on each of its back legs, which holds a strong poison. If threatened, the platypus stabs its attacker with a spur and injects the poison. The poison is strong enough to kill a dog.
The two species of SOLENDON are both endangered. They live on the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Cuba. When a solendon attacks its prey, such as a spider, poisonous saliva flows into its victim along grooves in its lower front teeth. The poison stuns the prey, making it easier to grasp.
The DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE is a type of pit viper that is common in North and Central America. Pit vipers are venomous snakes. They can sense body heat, which enables them to sneak up on their prey at night. They bite to kill, but will also bite in self-defense. Their hollow fangs inject poison into their prey.
FOUL FACT! Many pit vipers are hunted and killed for their skins, which are used to make shoes and belts.
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