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What freshwater mammal is venomous?

The male duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) has venomous spurs located on its hind legs. When threatened, the animal will drive them into the skin of a potential enemy, inflicting a painful sting. The venom this action releases is relatively mild and generally not harmful to humans.



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