Platypus

usgb/ˈplætɪpʊs/
noun

A strange-looking animal from Australia that lays eggs but also feeds milk to its babies. It lives in water and on land.

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.
Visual representation of "platypus" - A strange-looking animal from Australia that lays eggs but also feeds milk to its babies. It lives in water and on land.

Often appears as...

  • platypus habitat
  • baby platypus
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Unique Mammal

The platypus is an unusual mammal that can confuse learners because it defies typical mammalian traits.

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Unlike other mammals, the platypus has a bill and webbed feet.
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The platypus is considered a national symbol of Australia and is often found in Australian cultural references.

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The Australian coin features a platypus on one side.
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Monotreme Category

The platypus belongs to a small group of mammals called monotremes, those that lay eggs instead of giving birth.

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Monotremes such as the platypus are a curiosity to scientists.
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