Creatures from all around the animal kingdom wield a mysterious weapon that is key to their survival: poison! These sophisticated concoctions are designed with precision to defy predators or subdue prey.

Big-eyed fuzzy critters with a poisonous secret; tiny flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes; sinister spiders, snakes and scorpions… Discover a spine-tingling collection of toxic animals, and learn about the astonishing strategies they use to deliver venom and poison.

Includes a feature on 'A Day in the Life of a Toxicologist', a quiz and more poisonous facts.