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<p>Here is a summary of the text:</p><p>The platypus is a unique and odd mammal, known for its venomous spurs that can paralyze its prey. Unlike other mammals, it hunts by using electroreception, detecting electrical signals from the movements of its prey. Additionally, the platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. These unusual characteristics make the platypus one of the strangest animals in the world.</p>