Are duck billed platypuses poisonous?
The male duckbilled platypus has sharp spurs on its ankles which are poisonous. They have enough poison to kill small animals.
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The platypus is the world's only venomous furred animal. All platypuses are born with spurs on their hind feet. The spurs MORE
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About Platypus
The platypus is found 'down under' in Australia and Tasmania. It is one of the five species of montremes, mammals who lay eggs. Platypuses eat meat and are an endangered species.
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