What is the worlds most poisonous / venomous creature?
This is from http://www.discoverymagazine.com/digger/d00dd/d0010dd.html It is hard to say which animal would get this prize. A poisonous animal carries harmful chemicals called toxins. Usually, these toxins are used for defense, and are stored in the skin or in special glands. Compare these creatures to venomous animals, which deliver their toxins by stinging, stabbing, or biting. Poisonous creatures don’t intend to hurt other creatures, which is why they have bright colors and markings that send a clear message: ‘Don’t touch!’ If a predator ignores that warning, he might not get a second chance. One swallow, or even a little taste testing, and it’s all over. The toxin will stop the heart or lungs from working, and death will follow. The poison arrow frog and certain salamanders would have to top most people’s list of ‘The World’s Most Poisonous Animals.’ Just two micrograms of toxin from the poison arrow frog is enough to kill a human. A ‘microgram’ is a very small amount. The ink in
