When it comes to research on venom and converting it into useful drugs, studies involving exotic snakes or brightly colored frogs seem to attract the most attention. However, one of the most promising ...

The Geographer Cone Snail, a beautiful but deadly ocean predator, uses a potent neurotoxic venom delivered via a harpoon-like tooth to paralyze prey instantly. While its sting can be fatal to humans, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is an aluminum nose cone shell ...

A woman has urged others to be wary when picking shells on beaches after saying she nearly died after stumbling upon one in Okinawa, Japan. Becky Lee, an American currently living in Japan, was ...

The textile cone delivers a deadly combination of chemicals via hollow teeth similar to small harpoons. An underwater photographer spotted the venomous sea snail on the NSW North Coast. Beachgoers are ...