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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.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
