Aug 25, 2024, 11:02 AM IST

8 animals that use poison to protect themselves

Apurwa Amit

Poison dart frog: These brightly colored frogs secrete potent neurotoxins through their skin, which can paralyze or even kill predators.

Box jellyfish: Known for their extremely venomous tentacles, box jellyfish can deliver a sting that is not only painful but also potentially deadly to humans. 

Pufferfish:It contain tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin found in their internal organs Ingesting even a small amount of this toxin can lead to paralysis and, in severe cases, death.

Cone snail: They are marine mollusks that possess venomous harpoons used to inject toxins into their prey. 

Stonefish: They are masters of camouflage and have venomous spines on their dorsal fin capable of delivering a painful sting. 

Hooded pitohui bird: The hooded pitohui bird produces a potent neurotoxin in its skin and feathers, making it one of the few known poisonous bird species.

Blue-ringed octopus: Despite its small size, the blue-ringed octopus carries venom that is powerful enough to cause respiratory failure in humans.

Cane toad: Originally native to South and Central America, cane toads secrete a toxic substance from their skin that can be lethal to predators.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports