Tetrodotoxin is one of the most deadly poisons in the natural world. Lethal in far smaller amounts than cyanide, it kills by blocking the body's superhighways that transmit nerve signals.
Vets have revealed the breeds that have been involved in the most fatal incidents over the last 35 years. And surprisingly, the list includes several smaller, innocent-looking dogs.
While futuristic car features might make you feel like James Bond out on the road, car safety experts have now warned that many of them can prove deadly.
Viral clips show canines chomping on various cuts of raw meat with bones, including whole chickens, goose necks, duck wings and lamb heads - but experts say they can cause dogs harm.
When it comes to countries full of deadly critters, Australia, Brazil, or Japan might spring to mind. But experts warn that there are surprisingly deadly creepy crawlies right here in the UK.
In the 1980s rumours and bogeyman-like tales swirled the Merseyside streets, with parents telling children to come inside before dark or 'Purple Aki would get them'.
Birmingham has been plagued by ongoing bin strikes, causing streets to pile high with tons of rubbish and the problem could turn deadly as hot weather brings an increased risk of disease.