A cassowary, a giant bird with long claws on each foot, killed its owner after he fell in the backyard of his Gainesville, Florida, home, officials told CNN.

The bird's owner, Marvin Hajos -- who is 75, according to CNN affiliate WCJB -- made the initial call to 911 Friday about 10 a.m. ET. A second call came from another person at the scene who reported a medical emergency involving a large bird, said Lt. Joshua Crews of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Hajos was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died, the lieutenant said. The cassowary remains on Hajos' property as authorities conduct an investigation into the attack, he said.

The owner was a breeder of the rare bird that is native to Australia and New Guinea, Alachua County Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Taylor said.

The death was an accident, officials said. It appears the man fell, and the cassowary attacked him after the fall, Taylor said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considers cassowaries Class II wildlife, meaning they pose a danger to humans and are subject to specific cage requirements. Owners must also have "substantial experience" with the animals, the commission says.

Class II is the same category as alligators, honey badgers and clouded leopards, while Class I includes more traditional predators such as a lions, tigers and bears.

The cassowary is a "large, flightless bird most closely related to the emu," according to the San Diego Zoo. It can run up to 31 mph through dense underbrush, jump almost 7 feet into the air and is a skilled swimmer, so it can deftly fend off threats, the zoo says.

They can grow more than 5 feet tall and the heaviest females can weigh more than 160 pounds, the zoo says. Males weigh up to 120 pounds.

"The cassowary is rightfully considered the most dangerous bird in the world!" the zoo says. "Each 3-toed foot has a dagger-like claw on the inner toe that is up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) long! The cassowary can slice open any predator or potential threat with a single swift kick."

A father fought in vain to save his one-year-old boy after a crocodile snatched the baby from a canoe and ate him alive in Malaysia on Thursday morning.

The father and son were traveling on a river in Sabah, eastern Malaysia, during a fishing trip when the reptile struck. The dad was unable to rescue his child from the crocodile’s jaws and was himself left with bite wounds in the attempt.

Villagers rescued the dad, a Palauh tribesman reported to be in his 40s, after he managed to scramble to the banks. But the crocodile had already dragged his son into the depths.

It later emerged on the surface with the mutilated body of the baby in its jaws before sinking back into the water, dragging him down once again.

Sabah, Malaysia

Source: https://rileklah.com/viral/sayunyahilang-anak-depan-mata-tangisan-seorang-ayah-bila-anak-jadi-korban-dibaham-buaya

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1. Anatomy of a venomous snake.
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Venom is produced in salivary glands placed at the back of a snake's head.
Their teeth are hollow, which allows for venom to freely travel, acting a bit like needles.
When a snake bites down, muscles in its head contract and squeeze the venom glands which pushes the liquid through the fangs and into the prey's flesh.

2. Different types of venom and their effects.
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Brief list:
- Proteolytic venom
- Neurotoxic venom
- Cytotoxic venom
- Myotoxic venom *

Generally speaking, snakes can inject two or more types of snake venom into their foes. As mentioned later, proteolytic venom is found in all venomous snake venom. That means snakebites introduce at least two types of venom into a person.

Some snakes have a potent venom cocktail that has multiple sources of damage. For example, Jameson’s mamba has neurotoxins and hemotoxins present in its venom, allowing the snake to kill in as little as 30 minutes. The more complex the venom, the harder it is to mitigate all the damage it can do.
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Proteolytic venom - destroys the molecular build of the bitten area. Consists of enzymes found in all venomous snakes. Breaks down blood vessel walls along with muscle tissue, accelerating the death of the prey and potentially helping with digestion.
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Neurotoxic venom - impacts the prey's nervous system. Depending on the substance, it can cause:
- involuntary, rapid muscle contractions by destroying an enzyme responsible for stopping excitation of a nerve after transmission of an impulse. (Fasciculins).
- Paralysis caused by inhibition of the processes required to send a nerve pulse. (Dendrotoxins).
- Paralysis and feelings of numbness caused by the toxins imitating the build of neurotransmitters and binding to neurons required for movement to take place. (α-neurotoxins).

Common symptoms:
- Ptosis (drooping of eyelid)
- Dysarthria (unclear or difficult articulation of speech)
- Drooling
- Confusion
- Weak neck
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swelling at the bite site (usually very slight)
- Blurred or double vision
- Numbness
- General paralysis
- Respiratory paralysis

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Facial muscle weakness

facial muscle weakness, necrosis at the bite area

facial muscle weakness, swelling, superficial necrosis

facial muscle weakness

Cytotoxic venom - Kills cells, cyto refers to cells, and cytotoxicity broadly describes a toxic effect on cell function. Depending on the substance, it can either:
- transform a naturally occurring molecule into a soap compound. Product of that reaction attracts and binds fat and ruptures cell membranes. (Phospholipase).
- Cause irregular heart contractions or stop it entirely by binding to the surface of muscle cells, at the same depolarizing them. (Cardiotoxins).
- causes red blood cells to burst and/or causes/prevents blood coagulation. (Hemotoxins).

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Common symptoms:
- Blistering
- Swelling
- Edema (fluid retention)
- Apoptosis (cell death)
- Necrosis
- Bruising
- Hemorrhage
- If untreated, loss of limb function and other disabilities

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necrosis

blistering

edema, necrosis seen under skin


necrosis, finger amputation

necrosis
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heavy blistering, slight necrosis

necrosis

blistering and hemorrage/bruising

hemorrhage in eyes

local tissue necrosis

gum bleeding

blistering, swelling, skin peeling
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Myotoxic venom* - Causes skeletal muscle necrosis, general or diaphragmatic paralysis. This venom takes effect very quickly, in most prey causing instantaneous paralysis upon bite.
*(Description mostly focusing on the toxin called crotamine).

Common symptoms:
- Generalized aching
- stiffness and tenderness of muscles
- Trismus (Spasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to remain tightly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus.)

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The Gila monster.

This lizard posses primarily neurotoxic venom with hemotoxic effects.

Gila monster venom is about as toxic as that of a western diamondback rattlesnake. However, a relatively small amount of venom is introduced in a Gila bite. Gila monsters may hold onto a predator for more than ten minutes. There is no antivenin for Gila bites.

Gila's venom glands:

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Yes another idiot. A guy fuckin around and finding out. No matter what language you speak, everyone knows the english word “fuck” when shit goes down

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story -> https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/family-woman-eaten-alive-tiger-9043872

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OK so let me get out and argue with my husband while there is a tiger next to me..

Sadly, she reportedly survived, but the old lady who went to rescue her tragically died. She's now trying to hold the Safari accountable for the results of her stupid decision.

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Friendly user @arts gets bottom surgery the good ol fashion way (like a true strong woman) with the aid of a cartel trained pit bull (delicious!)

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nonono SHE swallows, not you.

I have no information other then the 23 foot part, sorry.

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Apparently there were 2 victims attacking bees

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https://watchpeopledie.tv/h/animal/post/32649/this-is-what-happens-when-you

No full video from aftermath

An angry camel has bitten and trampled a man to death at a children's holiday camp in Siberia, Russia.

The watchman, 51, punched the 'peaceful' camel in the face, provoking the animal.

A local report said 'the animal did not appreciate such treatment', and the camel retaliated by biting the man several times.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in Omsk, but it was not possible to save him.

Bactrian two-humped camels can grow to over seven feet tall (standing on all four legs) and weigh as much as 1,800lbs (816kg).

Prosecutors are investigating whether the camel was lawfully allowed to be held at the children's camp.

Omsk fell to around 15.8°F (9°C) at the time of the incident.

Bactrian camels live in Central and East Asia's rocky deserts and are adapted to deal with extremes of temperature, with a thick shaggy coat that falls away in the summer months.

Wild bactrian camels have become critically endangered, with populations declining rapidly over the last 60 years due to hunting and loss of habitat.

Fewer than 1,000 still live in the wild today.

This happened at a gas station in the Philippines, This is just sad obviously the parents don't know what will happen next just after the dog walked pass them. I don't know if the dog is rabid or a shapeshifter.

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One less retard in the world.

The fire was kinda neat too.

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