Short Wave These Animals Will Mess You Up
Oct 20, 2022
Mamadou Ndiaye, an Internet zoologist and TikTok sensation, shares his wild expertise on the deadly side of the animal kingdom. He quizzes the hosts on dangerous creatures from his book, emphasizing the shocking threats posed by hippos, cone snails, and blue-ring octopuses. The fun continues with a trivia challenge that reveals the surprising hunting tactics of seahorses and the curious diets of coconut crabs. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened about the animals that can truly mess you up!
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Cape Buffalo's Revenge
- The Cape buffalo, nicknamed "Widowmaker", kills about 200 people yearly.
- These malicious herbivores are known to ambush hunters and even seek revenge on those who injure them.
Fugu's Poison
- The fugu blowfish, unlike venomous creatures, is poisonous.
- Its tetrodotoxin, 1,200 times stronger than cyanide, can kill 30 people with one fish.
Cone Snail's Venom
- The cone snail, despite its innocent look, is one of the ocean's most venomous creatures.
- Its unique venom blend makes antivenom impossible, leaving hospitals to manage symptoms.
