Venom
Encounter some of the world's most venomous creatures and discover their surprising connection to human health. See the world through the eyes of both predator and prey and explore the effects of venom and the role it plays in the natural world.
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19 March 2018
Watch Dr Ronald Jenner explore the venomous puzzle that the platypus poses.
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29 January 2018
Are killer bees really as dangerous as their name suggests?
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15 January 2018
From snake-filled projectiles and medieval remedies to the very first antivenom, our relationship with venomous creatures has a colourful history.
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NEWS
How dangerous are false widow spiders?
15 December 2017
Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK.
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Grinch bugs: the heartless insects making a meal of Christmas
8 December 2017
Better watch out - these insects consider your seasonal decor their dinner.
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OCEANS
Nudibranchs: psychedelic thieves of the sea
16 November 2017
Meet the brightly coloured sea slugs committing serial stinging-cell crimes.
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Behind the scenes: The making of Venom
10 November 2017
Go behind the scenes to find out what it takes put on a major exhibition at the Museum.
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NEWS
The venomous animals on your plate
8 November 2017
Venomous creatures are everywhere - including in your dinner.
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Meet the monster whose bite is saving lives
6 November 2017
Find out how the Gila monster's venom has the ability to save lives.