The diagram illustrates separate gene duplications in different parts of the phylogeny for platypus venom defensin-like peptides (vDLPs), for lizard venom crotamine-like peptides (vCLPs), and for ...

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 is arguably ... spur on each hind leg from which venom is dispensed—but only sometimes. Although the spur itself ...

The primate raises its arms for easy access to the toxin-producing brachial gland ... venom against other males to maintain their territory. The venom is produced seasonally, increasing in the mating ...

Watch the Museum's venom ... The platypus was initially a challenge to classify due to the number of specimens available in Europe that were either incomplete or preserved. This meant that certain ...