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The male duck-billed platypus has a hollow spur on the inside of each hind leg capable of delivering a venom powerful enough to kill a small animal or cause tremendous pain to larger animals and humans.
For some indication of the level of pain a platypus spurring may cause, see the related question.
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What genus does the platypus belong to?
The platypus belongs to the genus Ornithorhynchus.It is of the family Ornithorhynchidae in the order Monotremata.
Is the platypus's fur smooth or rough?
The platypus's fur is smooth and velvety.
How did DNA help classify the platypus?
DNA help classify the platypus because with out it the DNA the platypus would be classified with the marsupials which would be wrong.
What are examples of monotrines?
Platypus
Are platypus eggs soft or hard?
Platypus eggs are soft and leathery, rather than hard-shelled.
Can a person take venom out of a platypus?
No. A platypus's spur cannot be "milked" in the way a snake can be milked.
How much does it cost to feed a platypus for a year?
Since the average person cannot have a platypus, the question is moot. Regarding zoos and animal sanctuaries, costs of running a suitable environment - including equipping it with food - for the platypus are considerable.
Do brass knuckles hurt?
They do. They hurt the person who is hit with them, and they usually hurt the hand of the person doing the hitting.
How does it feel to be reconciled to the person you hurt or the person who hurt you?
i feel complete and happy.
Who shoots the foul shot if the person who was fouled is hurt?
The person who got fouled who is hurt
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
Why does a platypus have such a weird name in french?
The French word for platypus - ornithorynque - is derived from the platypus's scientific name of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the first word of which means "bird-like snout". This is because the platypus has an unusual snout which, to the average person, may appear to be like a duck's bill, even though it is very different.
Will a red spotted newt hurt a person?
no it is not strong enough to hurt a person but if you eat it you will die
Who was the first person to see a platypus?
The first people to live in Australia so the Australian aborigines
What does gossip hurt?
Gossip can hurt the person you are gossiping about...derr
What do you do if you have an encounter with a platypus?
Avoid its poisonous spikes on its back leg and don't kill it or try to feed it or capture it! Killing and/or capturing it are illegal everywhere! A platypus will not hurt you if you leave it alone. They are protected by law and should not be approached under any circumstances - for their safety as well as yours.
