StoryNote logo

The common kingslayer (Malo kingi) is a species of Australian Irukandji jellyfish, named after Robert King, an American tourist killed by one in 2002. Its venom kills by raising blood pressure to lethal levels, causing brain haemorrhage.

by /u/Rd28T in /r/FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

Upvotes: 133

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.