Animals: The platypus lays eggs — one of just 5 mammal species t…

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Did you know? The platypus lays eggs — one of just 5 mammal species that do (the "monotremes"). Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs; they kick the venom into an opponent during a fight. The venom isn't lethal to humans, but causes extreme pain that can last months.

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The platypus lays eggs — one of just 5 mammal species that do (the "monotremes"). Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs; they kick the venom into an opponent during a fight. The venom isn't lethal to humans, but causes extreme pain that can last months.

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