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 - Wikipedia The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), sometimes referred to as the duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania
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
Platypus – Facts, Pictures, Habitat, Diet, Appearance Platypus is often referred to as the duck-billed platypus because its bill resembles that of a duck At a glance, they don’t look much attractive and they in fact look like a badger with bits from other animals attached to it
Platypus - The Australian Museum Platypus is well adapted for semi-aquatic lifestyle Its streamline body and a broad, flat tail are covered with dense waterproof fur, which provides excellent thermal insulation
Duck-Billed Platypus - National Geographic Kids 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
Platypus - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants At a glance, it appears to resemble a combination of many other species, with a paddle-shaped tail like an otter, a sleek body covered in dense, chestnut-colored fur like a mole, a wide, flat duck-like bill attached in front of its little round eyes, and big webbed feet like a pelican
Platypus Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS 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 and
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!
16 Peculiar Platypus Facts - Fact Animal Platypus Facts 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 famous for its odd appearance, with a duck-shaped bill, a beaver-like tail, and the feet of an otter