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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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What country do platypuses live in and why?
Platypuses are found only in Australia. The lack of natural predators in that country has enabled these harmless yet elusive animals to sufvive there.
How do you use a platypus?
Platypuses are not designed to be used for anything. They do not have to have a purpose. They are harmless wild animals that are best left alone, to feed on tiny crustaceans on the bottom of freshwater ponds and rivers.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
Do platypuses get lonely?
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.
What continent are platypuses native to?
Platypuses are native to Australia.
