There are a lot of strange animals and insects on this planet of ours, but for my money, the platypus and its classification-defying specifics has got to be up there. To wit: they can offload ...

These crural glands produce a sticky venom made up of complex chemicals. When a platypus feels threatened, it will stab its spurs into its attacker and inject this toxic venom. Fortunately for ...

The platypus has a range of features that make it quite unlike any other animal. With a large bill, a paddle-like tail, webbed feet and a furry body, this funny-looking animal produces venom that ...