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Which is the only mammal that can sting?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/13/2022

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.

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∙ 15y ago

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