6. Male platypuses have venomous spurs. Platypuses are one of just a few venomous mammals, which is one of their more reptilian characteristics. But unlike snakes, a platypus’s venom isn’t in his ...

the details of the gene duplications reveal that platypus venom and snake venom are independently derived features. The production of venom in these animals is therefore clearly a case of ...

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) has a puzzling array of features. Not only does it have that iconic duck bill, it lays eggs like a bird or reptile but feeds milk to its young like a mammal.

Platypus milk could help combat one of ... not antibiotics "We were interested to examine the protein's structure and characteristics to find out exactly what part of the protein was doing what ...

Monotremes, found only in Australia and New Guinea, are unique mammals that lay eggs, combining features of reptiles and ...

The last two trains in the "platypus" (kamonohashi) Shinkansen series known for its plump face and energy-saving features will be retiring in March. Fans of the trains can take comfort in the fact ...

"[The Opalios splendens's] overall anatomy is probably quite like the platypus, but with features of the jaw and snout a bit more like an echidna," Prof Helgen said. All opal fossils are rare ...

In a time of hardship, Hobart resident Pete Walsh turns to the secretive platypus for solace, only to discover it is the platypus that needs his help to survive in a habitat under threat. Preview: In ...