Here are seven of the most dangerous animals on Earth, known for their deadly traits. Komodo Dragon: This 10-foot predator delivers venomous bites and has toxic saliva, making its attacks lethal.

Komodo dragon. Image via Depositphotos ... This versatility makes venom a powerful evolutionary asset. Large Gila Monster. Image by REPTILES4ALL via Depositphotos. For many species, venom is an ...

While not traditionally classified solely as venomous, the Komodo dragon’s bite delivers venom that ... Hailing from North America, the Gila monster is one of the few venomous lizards. It uses potent ...

The Gila monster, which is native to the deserts of North America, can survive on just a few meals a year, thanks to a digestion-slowing hormone in its venom. The discovery of this hormone paved ...

The large lizard that was lost was a Komodo dragon, and was named Murphy, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the zoo. He pleased visitors at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in ...

The Tarrasque is one of the most deadly and iconic monsters in Dungeons & Dragons. It clocks out at CR 30, the highest possible CR in D&D 5e, yet it doesn’t feel deserving of this. The latest ...

A subtle but important addition is that some iconic monsters have changed creature types from Humanoids, including Kobolds becoming Dragons, Gnolls becoming Fiends, and Githzerai becoming Aberration.

The 2025 D&D Monster Manual features more generic templates, including Drow with versatile options. The absence of popular monsters like Drow was explained; Menzoberranzan-style Drow will be ...

Looking for a complete list of Monster Hunter Wilds monsters? The best way for any hunter to prepare for a trip to the Forbidden Lands is to get familiar with all the monsters that call it home.