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Fossils indicate that rattlesnakes evolved only 5 million years ago, adapting to the vast open spaces of the Americas.
Temperatures in the Arabian Desert can reach 130 degrees during the day, forcing nocturnal predators to emerge under the cover of darkness.
Every year in Sweetwater, Texas, a bizarre beauty pageant pits teenage girls against rattlesnakes, raising questions about animal rights and community traditions.
Velvet, a 20-foot snake, strikes at over 20 feet per second, using her venom to immobilize prey before consuming it.
Venom was created 600 million years ago by tiny living creatures in the oceans that combined peptides and proteins into lethal cocktails.
Venom sea snakes, with venom ten times more powerful than a rattlesnake's, gather in coastal caves on the tiny island of Kudaka for fresh water.
A blue ringed octopus can deliver enough venom to kill 26 adult humans with a single bite.
A funnel-web spider can deliver a lethal bite that kills an adult human in under 30 minutes, while the blue-ringed octopus has enough venom to kill 26 people.
Walruses consume between 3,000 and 6,000 clams in a single feeding session, using spitting to clear debris and access their food source.
David Mizejewski introduces a giant lizard and discusses its venom in a humorous segment.
Bear Grylls climbs to 9,500 feet in Copper Canyon, Mexico, where he consumes a venomous scorpion after cutting off its stinger.
A black and white spitting cobra can accurately spray venom up to 15 feet, posing a significant risk during a face-to-face encounter.
Gaboon vipers use their long fangs to strike and capture birds with deadly precision.
Forty people die each year from killer hornet stings in Japan, where the insects are also harvested for culinary uses and energy-boosting drinks.
The mongoose and black mamba are lethal predators with unique survival adaptations.
A sidewinder snake can travel at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour while minimizing contact with the hot desert sand.
Komodo dragons use stalking and venom to kill prey, showcasing their unique hunting skills.
The Blotched Fantail's venomous stinger can be lethal if it connects with a vital organ.
A Goliath birdeater with an 11-inch leg span injects paralyzing venom into a gecko, causing its organs to shut down and digest from the inside out.
