This diagram reflects a fairly conventional picture ... the details of the gene duplications reveal that platypus venom and snake venom are independently derived features. The production of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...