Florida is full of formidable creatures: Alligators, pythons, blacktip sharks and other animals known to bite, chomp, attack and chase. But reptiles and bloodthirsty predators aren’t the only lethal ...

The Manchineel Tree (Hippomane mancinella) is one of the most dangerous trees in the world. Found in tropical regions of North and South America, every part of this tree is highly toxic. Its sap can ...

2021 was another unprecedented year. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, political uprisings, natural disasters — something majorly newsworthy happened seemingly every week in South Florida this year. When ...

Join me as I explore the western shore of Isla Culebra, covering locations from Carlos Rosario to Melones Beach, including a revisit to where I tasted the fruit of the world's most dangerous tree. Mus ...

FLORIDA, USA — The saying "looks can be deceiving" certainly rings true when it comes to the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella). It's a member of the spurge family, and located in the Florida ...

A tropical tree with apple-like fruit, the manchineel has earned the title of the deadliest tree in the world. Every part is toxic. You can even get symptoms from standing under a manchineel tree ...

Texas forest officials are attempting to deter residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to trim ...

Florida is full of formidable creatures: Alligators, pythons, blacktip sharks and other animals known to bite, chomp, attack and chase. But reptiles and bloodthirsty predators aren’t the only lethal ...

FLORIDA, USA — The saying "looks can be deceiving" certainly rings true when it comes to the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella). It's a member of the spurge family, and located in the Florida ...