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Platypus | Eggs, Habitat, Venom, Facts | Britannica Platypus, small amphibious Australian mammal noted for its odd combination of primitive features and special adaptations, especially the flat, almost comical duck-beak-like bill Adding to the animal’s distinctive appearance are conspicuous white patches of fur under the eyes
Platypus - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), sometimes referred to as the duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young and it is one of the few species
Platypus | National Geographic Platypus reproduction is nearly unique It is one of only two mammals (the echidna is the other) that lay eggs Females seal themselves inside one of the burrow's chambers to lay their eggs A
What is a platypus? - NOAAs National Ocean Service The platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying aquatic creature native to Australia If its appearance alone somehow fails to impress, the male of the species is also one of the world’s few venomous mammals! Equipped with sharp stingers on the heels of its hind feet, the male platypus can deliver a strong toxic blow to any approaching foe While the platypus generally
Duck-Billed Platypus | National Geographic Kids Duck-Billed Platypus Duck-billed platypuses are small, shy animals They have a flattened head and body to help them glide through the water Their fur, dark brown on top and tan on their bellies, is thick and repels water to keep them warm and dry even after hours of swimming
Platypus - The Australian Museum The Platypus is a unique Australian species Along with echidnas, Platypuses are grouped in a separate order of mammals known as monotremes, which are distinguished from all other mammals because they lay eggs
Platypus Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS A female platypus emerges from her nesting burrow Female platypus can dig up to 30 feet into the riverbank to make a safe place to lay their eggs and raise their young Hobart, Tasmania
Platypus | San Diego Zoo Animals Plants The platypus is as fascinating on the inside as it is on the outside! Among Australia’s most iconic wildlife, this semi-aquatic, egg-laying species is also one of the few venomous mammals At a glance, it looks like a hodgepodge of animal pieces stitched together: a paddle-shaped tail from an otter, a sleek body covered in dense, chestnut-colored fur like a mole, a wide, flat duck-like bill
16 Peculiar Platypus Facts - Fact Animal Platypus Profile The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal that is native to Australia, and often referred to as the ‘duck-billed platypus’ It’s