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A male platypus has a venomous spur on each of its hind ankles. This spur is used to inject a poison that is strong enough to kill an animal such as a small dog, or to cause a human agonising and paralysing pain. The spur is only used in self-defence, as the platypus never attacks first.
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Are platypuses harmful or helpful to the environment?
Platypuses have their place in their niche, and they are certainly not harmful to tgeir environment. Although they dig burrows, they are just above the waterline and do not cause erosion. Unlike beavers, platypuses do not make dams, so they do not affect watercourses. Their primary food sources include worms, insect larvae, and freshwater shrimp. Even when they dig these up from the bottom of the river or creek where they dive and hunt for food, their impact is minimal.
Are platypuses harmful to the environment?
Platypuses are not even remotely harmful to the environment. They are perfectly suited to the niche in which they live. Although they dig burrows, they are just above the waterline and do not cause erosion. Unlike beavers, platypuses do not make dams, so they do not affect watercourses. Their primary food sources include worms, insect larvae, and freshwater shrimp. Even when they dig these up from the bottom of the river or creek where they dive and hunt for food, their impact is minimal.
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.
