Aussie Man Saves Himself from Crocodile’s Jaws — By Biting Its Eye

We recently told you that Australia has a lot fewer venomous animals than you might think. That doesn’t make the place any less dangerous, though. There are still plenty of creatures that can completely mess you up. Take, for instance, massive saltwater crocodiles. One such beast recently attempted to make a snack out of Colin …

House Cats Mistaken for Cougars Cause Havoc in Oregon and Washington

Cougars — or mountain lions or pumas — are majestic but potentially dangerous creatures. Although they mostly avoid humans, a cornered cougar can do some damage if it decides to defend itself. The Pacific Northwest is one of the few remaining strongholds these big cats have in America. We recently got two reminders that cougars …

The Scientific Answer to Why Australia Has (and Doesn’t Have) So Many Venomous Animals

If there’s one thing everybody knows about Australia, it’s the fact that the continent is sentient and just wants you dead. It seems almost every single living Australian creature is venomous to some degree. Ants, spiders, snakes, octopi, reptiles, and even the weirdly cute platypus are all venomous. We suspect even the Australians themselves might …