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Are platypuses harmless

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Platypuses do not actively seek to hurt any other species. Generally, the platypus is a very shy creature which will avoid contact with other species.

However, males do have a spur which delivers a potent venom. No deaths have ever been reported as a result of platypus venom, but it causes swelling and excruciating pain.

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