TOP 6 MOST TOXIC ANIMALS IN THE WORLD These animals may look small or harmless, but their toxins can be deadly. Some use poison to defend themselves, while others use venom to hunt. Here are six of the most toxic creatures on Earth and how they can affect humans. 1. GOLDEN POISON DART FROG Found in Colombia, this tiny, colorful frog carries enough poison in its skin to kill 10 grown humans. Just touching it can be dangerous. Indigenous people once used its toxins on blow darts for hunting. 2. IN

This is Moqui the Gila monster, a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern U.S. He has been a star in The Power of Poison at NHMU, which explains how venom from Gila monsters is being used in medical treatments. Come and see him for yourself before the exhibit closes on April 16! https://nhmu.utah.edu/poison | Natural History Museum of Utah