Even more than for its gorgeous opera house, sandy beaches, or colorful reefs, Australia has cemented its reputation as home to some of the world’s deadliest animals. The numbers tell a different story. It is estimated that Australia hosts 66 venomous species, ranking beneath countries such as Brazil (with 79 species) and Mexico (with 80). But if it’s the amount of venom in those creatures that count—which is certainly the case if you find yourself bitten or stung by one—Australia’s most-deadly status starts to make more sense. Its inland taipan snakes, box jellyfish, Sydney funnel-web spiders, and stonefish all rank among the most venomous of their kind.

Source: Britannica