Like other monotremes, the platypus has a sense of electrolocation, which it uses to detect prey in water while its eyes, ears and nostrils are closed. It is one of the few species of venomous mammals, as …

Nov 21, 2025 · 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.

With the tail of a beaver, and a bill like a duck's, the platypus is a real ungainly creature. But there's more to this strange killer than meets the eye. Get to know the mammal that scientists...

Among Australia’s most iconic wildlife, this semi-aquatic, egg-laying species is also one of few venomous mammals.

Oct 26, 2023 · Platypuses are mammals that are well-adapted for their semi-aquatic lifestyle. They have a streamlined body and a broad, flat tail that works like a rudder when they swim. Their fur is dense …

Jul 7, 2025 · The platypus is one of nature’s most bizarre and fascinating creatures. Found only in Australia, this egg-laying mammal puzzled scientists for years with its duck bill, beaver tail, and …

Aug 13, 2025 · The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is an enigmatic Australian mammal. It is one of only five living monotreme species, a group of mammals known for laying eggs. Its unique …

Dec 23, 2025 · The platypus, scientifically known as Ornithorhynchus anatinus, is a truly remarkable and enigmatic semiaquatic mammal. This extraordinary creature, sometimes referred to as the duck …

May 27, 2024 · The platypus (also commonly known as the duck-billed platypus) is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. Known for its unique-looking …

Platypus is the common name for a semi-aquatic, egg -laying mammal, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania, and uniquely characterized by a snout like a duck …