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Venom and Poison

Venom and Poison

The Fact Detectives
Sea. 5 Ep. 116 min
21 Apr 22
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What is the difference between venom and poison? Why do they exist? How can venom and poison help us? And why are there so many venomous creatures in Australia? In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Tim Jackson who venom at the Australian Venom Research Unit. Press play to find out all the amazing facts about venom and poison. Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Dr Tim Jackson, evolutionary toxinologist at the Australian Venom Research Unit. Hosts: Anika and Dexter Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.