What is the most poisonous animal?

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What is the most poisonous animal in the world?

Poisonous animals will generally use their poison to stun or kill other animals so
they can eat it. They may also use it as a defense against predators. Despite
what you may have heard, the "Daddy Long Legs" spider is not the most
poisonous animal at all. Some types are non-poisonous and others have very
little poison - and they are not even spiders!

So what is the most poisonous animal? That title goes to the poison arrow frogs
of the rainforest. A drop of their poison the size of a pin head could kill a human.
Just holding them is taking a risk on your life. Luckily, they have bright colors to
alert you to their poisonous status.

By the way, when it comes to poison, the Blue Ring Octopus is a close contender
for most poisonous.

NOW YOU KNOW!

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