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Some of Australia’s native animals can be dangerous, even deadly. Find out what’s dangerous, where they live, what they eat and what to do if you get bitten or stung by one of these animals.

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Blue Bottle

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Blue-ringed Octopus

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Narrabeen 'Pelican' Itch

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Red Bellied Black Snake

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Shark

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Sydney Funnel Web Spider

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