The platypus’s bizarre appearance caused much confusion among early naturalists. The large bill gives rise to the animal’s other common name: the duck-billed platypus. DescriptionĪt first glance the Platypus looks like a strange mixture of several different animals: it has the webbed feet and brown coat of an otter, the flattened tail of a beaver, and the large bill of a duck. It lives near freshwater streams and rivers and is highly adapted for its semi-aquatic lifestyle.Īs we’ll see further down the page, it has a useful trick up its sleeve for locating food. The platypus is found along the eastern side of mainland Australia and in Tasmania. (You can read about Echidnas here: Echidna Facts) There are only five species of monotreme: the platypus, and four species of Echidna. Rather than giving birth to live young like other mammals, monotremes lay eggs! Not only is it venomous, but it is also a member of a group of curious mammals called the monotremes. The platypus (scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a highly unusual animal. If you enjoy finding out about the Platypus, feel free to share this article on social media using the buttons above! Platypus Information: Introduction Click to see more animals in the Active Wild Online Zoo This page is part of our Australian Animals series. Oh, there’s also an awesome video for you to watch!
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This article contains platypus information and pictures, plus a list of platypus facts for kids. You may have heard of the platypus, but did you know that this strange-looking Australian animal is venomous? This incredible mammal is truly unique and has several other unusual characteristics we’ll find out about these further down the page.
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