[Ans] How do male platypuses deliver venom?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "How do male platypuses deliver venom?"

The venom is produced in the crural glands of the male, which are kidney-shaped alveolar glands located in the upper thigh connected by a thin-walled duct to a calcaneus spur, or calcar, on each hind limb.

Step 2 : Answer to the question "How do male platypuses deliver venom?"

Males have a pair of spurs on their hind limbs which secrete venom that is only seasonally active to breeding season, supporting the theory that the use of venom is for competition of mates only, not protection. This venom can be delivered via spurs, or claws, on its hind.

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Although powerful enough to paralyze smaller animals, the venom is not lethal to humans. In 1991, Keith Payne, a former member of the Australian Army and recipient of the Victoria Cross was struck on the hand by a platypus spur, while trying to rescue the stranded animal. Although platypus venom has a broadly similar range of effects and is known to consist of a similar selection of substances to reptilian venom. Next Step : We care our friends, so we share answers. If you care Share/comment this post.