Mother Nature is trying to kill you #1

Hello fellow members of Earth.

As some of you may already know. I like to watch documentaries and read about random stuff that will probably never have any impact or use in my life. I just like to know things. One thing I find fascinating is all the different ways 'Mother Nature' has thought of to destroy predators and inflict pain on an insane level. I know about the monsters living on our door step, so I thought I would share these little nightmares with you. I'm sweet like that. Let me introduce you to five deceptively ferocious creatures I have just learned about.

Unsurprisingly, these adorably dangerous animals can all be found in Australia, the land where everything tries to kill or maim you on a daily basis. Although they are mostly found in the frightening land down under, they can be found in other parts of the world as well. (GREAT!)

Let's start.

The Cone Snail:

"A Snail? Really? Give me a break." Yeah I thought that as well.
What appears to be an ordinary cone shaped seashell may actually contain a potentially deadly snail.(A snail? REALLY!) These molluscs actually have a harpoon-like appendage with jagged edges, (Oh Flip!) which they use to neutralize prey with a paralyzing venom (Oh FLIP!) to help the snail easily consume its prey. (YUK!) Though the smaller cone snails have a sting equal to that of a bee, the larger varieties have proven fatal to humans. 
Seriously! Imagine being taken out by a SNAIL! How embarrassing. Think about that next time you take a stroll along the beach and put a cone shaped shell to your ear.


The Platypus:

Sporting a duck bill, a beaver tail, otter feet and an egg laying reproductive system, the platypus is universally known as natures mistake. Yeah, say that to the male platypus, I dare you. These odd looking creatures also come with venomous hind claws and are generous when it comes to handing out a vicious scratch or two. Though the venom hasn't been known to kill a human (YET!), it will still cause nearly unbearable pain. Mother Nature had to give it something to make up for its appearance.

Mantis Shrimp:

A general rule about nature seems to be that the more colorful something is, the more it wants to see you suffer.

The mantis shrimp is no exception. (A shrimp? Come on this is ridiculous.) Thankfully, because of their fairly small size, they can only really hurt humans via deep gashes to the skin. (Oh.) Were they any bigger than a few inches however, we could have a serious problem. (Well, crap.) The strike created by the snapping motion of these animal's claws is so powerful that the surrounding temperature can reach surface of the sun levels. They've also been known to break and shatter improperly reinforced aquariums just by striking the walls. They also have some of the most advanced eyes in the animal kingdom. Let’s just be glad this concoction of horror is really small then,ok? Great.

Cassowaries:

(Never heard of it)

Cassowaries look like nothing more than a slightly fabulous emu - turkey hybrid. Does it look peculiar and hilarious, Yes. Does it look dangerous? No.

What may not be immediately apparent is the monstrous five-inch long, razor sharp middle toe wielded by all Cassowaries. Combine that with their powerful legs and territorial attitude, and suddenly you have a natural killer. These toe daggers have been known to fatally sever human veins and arteries. Well, Shit.

Slow Lorises:

Look at those adorable buggy eyes. Wide, innocent and perpetually inviting you over for a hug. The slow loris seems to have nothing but love to give. That is, of cause, if you consider a potentially lethal toxin Love.
Many types of slow loris have what is known as a 'brachial gland' on the inner side of its elbow. This gland can secrete a clear substance that, when mixed with the slow loris' saliva, formulates a potent toxin. Being on the receiving end of one of these toxic bites from the worlds only poisonous primate may spell disaster.
It's so cute I could die! Literally!


That's all for now.