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The male duck-billed platypus has a hollow spur on the inside of each hind leg capable of delivering a venom powerful enough to kill a small animal or cause tremendous pain to larger animals and humans.
For some indication of the level of pain a platypus spurring may cause, see the related question.
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Is the platypus's fur smooth or rough?
The platypus's fur is smooth and velvety.
How did DNA help classify the platypus?
DNA help classify the platypus because with out it the DNA the platypus would be classified with the marsupials which would be wrong.
Are platypus eggs soft or hard?
Platypus eggs are soft and leathery, rather than hard-shelled.
What genus does the platypus belong to?
The platypus belongs to the genus Ornithorhynchus.It is of the family Ornithorhynchidae in the order Monotremata.
What type of vertebrate group is the platypus in?
The platypus is in the mammal classification. It is a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.
Can a person take venom out of a platypus?
No. A platypus's spur cannot be "milked" in the way a snake can be milked.
Do brass knuckles hurt?
They do. They hurt the person who is hit with them, and they usually hurt the hand of the person doing the hitting.
How much does it cost to feed a platypus for a year?
Since the average person cannot have a platypus, the question is moot. Regarding zoos and animal sanctuaries, costs of running a suitable environment - including equipping it with food - for the platypus are considerable.
How does it feel to be reconciled to the person you hurt or the person who hurt you?
i feel complete and happy.
Who shoots the foul shot if the person who was fouled is hurt?
The person who got fouled who is hurt
Will a red spotted newt hurt a person?
no it is not strong enough to hurt a person but if you eat it you will die
Why does a platypus have such a weird name in french?
The French word for platypus - ornithorynque - is derived from the platypus's scientific name of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the first word of which means "bird-like snout". This is because the platypus has an unusual snout which, to the average person, may appear to be like a duck's bill, even though it is very different.
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What does gossip hurt?
Gossip can hurt the person you are gossiping about...derr
What does the platypus's stinger do?
The platypus does not have a stinger, but the male has a poisonous spur on its ankle. Used as defence, the spur can deliver enough venom to kill a small dog, or cause extreme agony for a person.
Who was the first person to see a platypus?
The first people to live in Australia so the Australian aborigines
