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Common death adder
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There are several species of death adders in Australia but the common death adder is the only one found in Sydney. They have relatively large fangs and toxic venom and, before the introduction of anti-venom, about sixty percent of their bites to humans were fatal.
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Coastal taipan
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The coastal taipan is a species of large, highly venomous snake of the Elapidae family. It is native to the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. According to most toxicological studies, this species is the third-most venomous land snake in the world.
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Blue-ringed octopus
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The blue-ringed octopus is recognized as one of the world’s most venomous marine animals. However, and despite being considered one of the deadliest animals in Australia, this small octopus has been responsible for only three recorded deaths in the twentieth century.
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Sydney funnel-web spider
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Probably the most notorious of all spiders, Sydney funnel-webs have a fearsome reputation. Most of this is deserved, but some is exaggerated. It can be found within a 100 km (62 miles) radius of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and according to science its bite can cause serious injury or even death in humans if left untreated.
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Saltwater crocodile
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The intimidating-looking saltwater crocodile has a wide snout compared to most crocodiles. However, it has a longer muzzle than the mugger crocodile and its length is twice its width at the base. It’s responsible for multiple attacks (some of them fatal) in Australia, where it’s considered one of the most deadly animals.
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