Platypus: Australia’s Unique and Fascinating Mammal
2026-02-23
The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the most extraordinary mammals in the world. Native to eastern Australia and Tasmania, it combines traits of mammals, birds, and reptiles. With a duck-like bill, webbed feet, beaver-like tail, and egg-laying abilities, the platypus has puzzled and fascinated scientists for centuries. This semi-aquaticContinue Reading