Platypus - Wikipedia
WEBThe platypus ( Ornithorhynchus anatinus ), [3] sometimes referred to as the duck-billed platypus, [4] is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania.
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Platypus | Eggs, Habitat, Venom, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 19, 2024 · 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.
Duck-billed Platypus - Facts, Eggs & Habitat Information
WEBThe Duck-billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. The Platypus is one of the few venomous mammals whereby the male Platypus has a spike on the hind foot which delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans, they also …
Duck-Billed Platypus - National Geographic Kids
WEBDuck-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...
Characteristics and reproduction of platypus | Britannica
WEBplatypus, or duckbill, Monotreme amphibious mammal ( Ornithorhynchus anatinus) of lakes and streams in eastern Australia and Tasmania. About 23 in. (60 cm) long, the squat-bodied platypus has a ducklike snout, short legs, webbed feet, and a beaverlike tail.
Duckbill Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB1. : platypus. 2. : duck-billed dinosaur. Examples of duckbill in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The floor-length strapless gown is almost entirely constructed from metal duckbill (or alligator) hair clips.
Duckbill decoded - Science News
WEBMay 8, 2008 · Duckbill decoded. The platypus’ genome holds secrets to molecular evolution. By Amy Maxmen. May 8, 2008 at 2:49 pm. To understand how humans and other mammals evolved to be so different from...
27 Amazing Duck-Billed Platypus Facts | FactRetriever
WEBNov 21, 2019 · Although a common name for the platypus is the duck-billed platypus, the bill of a platypus is not really like a duck’s bill—where the duck’s bill is hard, the platypus' bill is soft and pliable, allowing it to forage for food underwater. [1]
And You Thought the Platypus Was Odd - The New York Times
WEBJan 24, 2019 · Like the platypus, this recently discovered prehistoric creature had a duckbill. But then nature made it even weirder, adding plates on its back like a stegosaurus, a long tail like a crocodile,...
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