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Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of the first Pokémon to denote [[gender]] differences. In the later generations, however, Pokémon with genders are marked with a ♀ or ♂ symbol, rather than being actual different Pokémon.
Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of the first Pokémon to denote [[gender]] differences. In the later generations, however, Pokémon with genders are marked with a ♀ or ♂ symbol, rather than being actual different Pokémon.


Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, {{p|Nidoran♀}}. They also have more spines, and are of a different color.  
Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts, {{p|Nidoran♀}}. They also have more spines, and are of a different color.
 
{{pkmn|Egg}}s produced by Nidoran♀ can hatch into Nidoran♂; Eggs produced by {{p|Ditto}} and a Nidoran♂, {{p|Nidorino}}, or {{p|Nidoking}} can hatch into Nidoran♀.
 
===Special abilities===
===Special abilities===
Nidoran♂'s large horns can {{a|Poison Point|secrete a powerful venom}}; unlike his female counterpart, the size of Nidoran's horns are indicative of the strength of the venom. He also has unique muscles around his ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.
Nidoran♂'s large horns can {{a|Poison Point|secrete a powerful venom}}; unlike his female counterpart, the size of Nidoran's horns are indicative of the strength of the venom. He also has unique muscles around his ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.