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The platypus has venomous spurs on its hind legs and glows under ultraviolet light.

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The male platypus has venomous spurs behind its legs that can cause intense pain in humans. Its skin and fur also fluoresce under ultraviolet light, a trait shared with some other mammals. The animal also has ten sex chromosomes, instead of the usual two.

Source: Nautilus

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