WILD PLATYPUS ATTACK IN THE ANTIPODES - A CASE-REPORT

Authors
TONKIN MA NEGRINE J
Citation
Ma. Tonkin et J. Negrine, WILD PLATYPUS ATTACK IN THE ANTIPODES - A CASE-REPORT, Journal of hand surgery. British volume, 19B(2), 1994, pp. 162-164
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics,Surgery
Journal title
Journal of hand surgery. British volume → ACNP
ISSN journal
02667681
Volume
19B
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
162 - 164
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-7681(1994)19B:2<162:WPAITA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
The platypus (ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a furry duck-billed mammal that inhabits the waterways of eastern Australia. The male may reach 6 0 cm in length with a 20 cm beaver-like tail. We report the case of an American naturalist stung whilst trying to study the male in the wild . This resulted in an intense local reaction. Warning signs should the refore be erected at air and sea ports warning tourists of the dangers of these venomous Australians.