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What does the male platypus have on its hind legs that the female doesn't?
Poison claws/spurs.
What kills with poison claws?
The duck-billed platypus.
Is it the male or female platypus that has poison claws?
The male platypus has a venomous spur, not "poisonous claw", on each of its hind legs. Young females also have the spur, but it is not venomous and they lose it by about the age of ten months.
What type of feet does a platypus have?
The platypus has sharp claws on its feet. The feet have a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows
How many claws does the platypus have?
It has 10 claws, if you count the super claw
What are a platypus's claws used for?
Platypuses are unusual in that they are semi-aquatic mammals with strong claws. Platypuses have claws for digging. These claws have retractable membranes between them. The membranes help when they are swimming, and they are retracted when the platypus is digging its burrow for shelter.
Why do platypuses have fur?
The platypus uses its tail in a variety of ways. The tail of a platypus helps the animal to swim and acts as a rudder when it dives. A platypus also stores most of its body fat in its tail to help it survive when food is limited, and to prepare for when the female must incubate her eggs and care for the young when they hatch. During the breeding season, the female digs herself a chamber within her deep burrow, and this chamber is lined with leaves and other nesting material. The female with carry this nesting material rolled underneath her tail as she climbs up and down steep riverbanks.
What is the name for a female platypus?
There is no particular name for a female platypus.
What shape is the feet of a platypus?
The platypus has webbed feet, but the webbing is retractable. This exposes the claws so that the platypus can dig burrows.
Can you cut off poison gland on a platypus?
No. The platypus's venom gland is located within the male platypus's thigh.
Where do platypuses have their poison glands?
The platypus's venom gland is in its upper thigh. In the male platypus, this gland is attached to a hollow spur behind its rear ankle through which it can deliver the venom. Female platypuses do not have venom glands.
Are platypuses' webbed feet sharp?
Yes. Platypuses' webbed feet have sharp claws. The claws are to enable the platypus to dig its burrows. When digging, the platypus's webbing retracts to expose its sharp claws, and to protect the webbing membrane.
