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LostInParadise's avatar

Why aren't there any birds or mammals that use toxins the way that certain reptiles and insects do?

Asked by LostInParadise (31916points) July 8th, 2023

In some sense, the use of toxins seems to be a primitive form of defense or predation, but if it works for some parts of the animal kingdom then why not for others?

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cheebdragon's avatar

There are several.
https://www.bioexplorer.net/poisonous-birds.html/

Humans are toxic in slightly different but highly effective ways also. ; )

LostInParadise's avatar

I was surprised to see platypus included

JLeslie's avatar

My husband sometimes is toxic. LOL. He calls it repelente when I complain.

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Forever_Free's avatar

Several mammals are:
shrews (Order Eulipotyphla),
platypuses (Order Monotremata),
vampire bats (Order Chiroptera),
lorises Order Primates)

Amongst the birds:
pitohui and ifrita birds from Papua New Guinea,
European quail,
spur-winged goose,
hoopoes,
bronzewing pigeon,
red Warbler

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