From its duck-like bill to its venomous spur, the platypus is one of the strangest animals on Earth. Discover the bizarre ...

But figuring out what’s in platypus venom is more than just biology navel-gazing. For one thing, we don’t have an antivenom for platypus venom—something that the occasional platypus victim ...

Platypuses hunt underwater, ... How the Venomous, Egg-Laying Platypus Evolved. The odd Australian mammal has an intriguing family tree. By Liz Langley. July 30, 2016 ...

Don't be fooled by the playful-looking duck's bill — platypuses deliver a venom containing more than 80 different toxins. The finding, from an analysis of the genes encoding the dangerous ...

One hormone found in platypus venom, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), plays a role in increasing insulin and regulating blood ...

Platypus venom is not life-threatening to humans or other platypuses, but it can cause intense pain and swelling in the part of the body where someone is spurred.

Only 12 mammals on the planet are venomous. One is a strange furry creature called the platypus. With its otter-like body and duck-billed face, the animal looks harmless — but don’t be fooled.

The venom is poisonous enough to kill a dog and is deployed when males fight for territory. Another 2020 study demonstrated that platypus fur is fluorescent. The animal's brown fur reflects a blue ...

The platypus is a bit like a fruitcake.Shove a bunch of leftover genes in there, mix it up and send it to your relatives see what kind of animal you get. That's kind of the approach evolution used ...

A 1992 case report tells the story of a 57-year-old man in Australia who was struck by platypus venom while fishing in North Queensland, causing “immediate, sustained, and devastating” pain ...

Platypus venom is not lethal to humans (or other platypuses), but it can cause swelling and severe pain. Black mamba (Image credit: Joe McDonald/Getty Images) ...

Venom can be transferred in many ways, including through spines, stingers or claws. Unlike many venomous animals' teeth, which are hollow, shrews' teeth feature a groove along their sides, acting as a ...