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The male Platypus has ankle spurs which produce a cocktail of venom, composed largely of defensin-like proteins (DLPs), which is unique to the Platypus. Although powerful enough to kill smaller animals, the venom is not lethal to humans, but is so excruciating that the victim may be incapacitated.

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What special physical characteristic does the male platypus have so it can protect itself from predators?

The male platypus has a spur on its hind ankle with which it can inject venom. Though the venom is not enough to kill an adult human, it can cause extreme agony, and it can also kill a small dog.


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The only thing a female platypus can do to protect herself from platypus is to use her effective hiding strategies. The entrance to a platypus's burrow is disguised by tree roots or overhanging riverbanks, and a breeding female will create several earthen plugs along the length of her burrow to deter predators.


What special features does the female platypus have to protect itself from predators?

The female platypus has no special features to protect itself from predators. The male, however, has a venonous spur on its hind leg. This spur is capable of injecting a powerful venom that causes agonising, paralysing pain to larger animals, and kills small animals.


What special features does the male platypus have to protect itself from predators?

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