Poisonous plants
and animals are certainly something to be considered. They perfectly represent
the character of nature - when it is interfered with, it usually causes
damage to those that break its laws. Most such plants and animals will
not harm people if they stay out of their way. But to do so, a person needs
knowledge - which plants and animals are poisonous, what their habitats
and ways of life are... These are questions that this web page provides
an answer to. In cases of accidents, advice for first aid is given.
Moreover,
the entry reveals another significant aspect of the relationship between
people and nature: both sides depend upon each other. Useful species are
nearly facing extinction and it is up to people to decide whether to preserve
nature or to allow its variety to deplete. This entry provides a direct
answer: it is some poisonous species that may someday save the human life.
Plants and animals are shown in chemical laboratories, undergoing intensive
research for medically important substances. And some are being widely
used today, even though many people are unaware of it.
This is an entry devoted
to nature, and nature makes people friends. It attracts with its beauty
and frightens with numerous potential dangers. We hope that people reading
the text and looking at the beautiful images will feel the same thrill
that we experienced while preparing it.
There is plenty of information
about different species and poisons produced. Readers will need to go only
through several species to see how poisonous plants could be used in favor
of people.
The site is left open for
news from the sphere of science, so anyone who likes to add something related
to the prospective uses of poisonous plants and animals will be welcome.
Furthermore, there certainly
are people who have been unlucky to experience the effects of poison. If
they like to contribute their story, we will be glad to enrich the content
of the page.
The species covered in the
entry are only part of the great variety of poisonous plants and animals,
they have been carefully selected by us. We also think that there may be
additional contributions such as texts and images in the future.
The Authors
