(CN) — Despite their conventional name and colorful patterned shells, some cone snails are killers. Their venom not only paralyzes and kills their marine prey, but, depending on the species, they can ...

Cone snails may appear small and harmless, but some species possess an extremely potent venom used to immobilise prey. Found ...

Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet. A multinational research team led by ...

A TikToker’s beachcombing adventure turned into a viral cautionary tale after she unknowingly picked up one of the deadliest creatures on Earth. Beckylee Rawls was tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, when ...

Experts are warning summer vacationers to be on the lookout for a hidden flesh-eating beach threat that could kill them within minutes. Hiding inside some seashells could be a cone snail — a highly ...