Nestled deep within the heart of Kenya's lush forests lies a place shrouded in mystery and danger. Kitum Cave, renowned as one of the world's most perilous locations, is believed to be the origin of the deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses. Despite its fearsome reputation, intrepid explorers have ventured into its depths in search of answers. A Risky Expedition: In the 1990s, … [Read more...] about Kitum Cave: A Deadly Dive into Kenya’s Ebola and Marburg Hotspot
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The Enduring Beauty and Deadly Secret of Oleander Flowers
The Oleander, or Nerium oleander, is a beautiful and highly toxic evergreen shrub that has been cultivated as a decorative plant since ancient times. With its stunning tubular flowers, it is a popular addition to many gardens and can grow to be up to 6 meters tall. It is known for its narrow, lanceolate leaves that usually grow in groups of three. One interesting fact about … [Read more...] about The Enduring Beauty and Deadly Secret of Oleander Flowers
Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were some of the deadliest in over a decade, causing widespread devastation and leaving countless people unaccounted for. In the midst of the chaos and destruction, one of the most remarkable helpers was a rescue dog named Proteo. Proteo was a Mexican rescue dog who had been specially trained to search for survivors in the rubble. … [Read more...] about Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
A Deadly Beauty: Photographer Captures Stephen’s Banded Snake in Australia
Can you see the snake? Leanne Cooke certainly did, and she managed to capture a stunning photograph of a Stephen's Banded Snake in Maitland, Australia. The snake, also known as the Northern Banded Snake, is a deadly venomous species that can grow up to 1.5 meters long. Cooke, who is an avid nature photographer, was out on a walk when she stumbled upon the snake. She was … [Read more...] about A Deadly Beauty: Photographer Captures Stephen’s Banded Snake in Australia
TikToker Picks Up And Licks “Jellyfish”, Not Realizing It’s A Deadly Portuguese Man o’ War
Welcome back to the latest installment of “why did this internet user pick up a deadly animal?”. Last time, we saw a TikToker pick up one of the most venomous animals known to science as they handled the intensely dangerous blue-ringed octopus, a tiny and cute creature with enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within … [Read more...] about TikToker Picks Up And Licks “Jellyfish”, Not Realizing It’s A Deadly Portuguese Man o’ War