Poisonous spines of a crown of thorns starfish. These poisonous spines belong to the crown of thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). They can cause longterm injuries to those badly stung by the starfish, even resulting in chronic arthiritis in joints close to the sting. Crown of thorns feed on live corals and outbreaks of the predator can devastate reefs. Photographed in Manokwari, West Papua in Indonesia, Asia.
Animal Art
Keep your furry and feathery friends close, whether they are a galloping stallion or a dog taking a selfie. Our gallery is here to turn empty walls into a cute and quirky display of animal art.
Psst! Did you know chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals out there?
