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Elana Spivack

Why does Australia have so many venomous animals?

We see a large black spider on a piece of wood.

Australia hosts a dizzying array of venomous creatures — including spiders, snakes, jellyfish, octopuses, ants, bees and even platypuses.

But why do so many Australian animals wield this bioweapon?

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