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Platypuses do not "sting".
Male platypuses have ankle spurs on their hind legs which are attached to venom glands in either thigh. Through these spurs they can dispense venom composed largely of defensin-like proteins (DLPs), unique to the Platypus. This venom is powerful enough to kill smaller animals, and to cause agonising pain to humans. A male platypus will only spur a person if they are interfering with the animal, trying (foolishly) to capture it.
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Which is the only mammal that can sting?
The only mammal that can sting is the Platypus. Male platypuses have spurs on their back ankles with from which they can inject poisonous DLPs (defensin-like proteins). Female platypuses and echidnas also have these back ankle spurs, but only male platypuses can use them.
Do plattipuss bite?
Platypuses do not bite in the traditional sense, as they have no teeth. However, male platypuses possess venomous spurs on their hind legs that can deliver a painful sting if they feel threatened. While they are generally not aggressive, they may defend themselves if provoked. Overall, interactions with humans are rare, and platypuses are more likely to flee than to attack.
Why does your nose sting when water goes up?
Your nose stings because pressure and abnormal temperature triggers pain receptors.
Do male or female platypuses sting?
Male Platypuses have ankle spurs on their hind legs through which they can dispense venom composed largely of defensin-like proteins (DLPs), unique to the Platypus. This venom is powerful enough to kill smaller animals, and to cause agonising pain to humans.
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 herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Do platypuses get lonely?
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.
