Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If there's one thing you know about puffer fish, it's that they can do this. When aggravated by a predator, they, you know, puff up. Some puffers ...

Pufferfish have an iconic defence mechanism, but there’s more to these famous inflatables than meets the eye. Their potent poison has a fearsome reputation, linking daredevil diners, drug-user ...

There are over 120 species of puffer fish, and 22 different kinds are approved by the Japanese government for use in restaurants. But one is more prized, and more poisonous, than the others ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies ... saltwater is alkaline, so when fish swallow their weight in water to inflate, they could run the risk of neutralizing stomach acids. The ...

Aa Aa Aa The fugu is a famous fish, at least when it comes to sushi, because it contains a neurotoxin that is potentially lethal to those who consume it. Because the fugu is a member of the ...

It's the fourth recorded catch in the Adriatic, and the northernmost so far. Scientists say that the dangerous fish poses a threat to local marine life, fisheries, and "public safety". Aside from ...

He said some of the pufferfish species are toxic. "CapeNature advises all beachgoers to avoid these fish if they see them and to also keep pets away from the fish as they can be harmful to them.” ...