Many species use lethal chemical defense mechanisms. However, some animals have a natural shield against them. Join the team from the Max Planck Research Group on Evolutionary and Integrative Physiology on a journey of discovery to find resistant organisms and see how this defense strategy recurs throughout the tree of life. Also, explore the impact of nature’s “poison race” on history and art!
Many animals and plants defend themselves with deadly toxins. But some animals have evolved immunity to these toxins—such as certain insects or snakes. Test your instincts in our interactive 3D quiz: Which animals survive the deadliest chemicals?
Explore the vast “Tree of Life,” which shows how often nature has repeatedly produced the same defense strategy. Discover the hidden connection between nature and humanity: Learn how these same toxins have shaped history—from ancient Egyptian medicine to Van Gogh’s famous paintings.
