Platypus - Wikipedia
WEBThe platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), sometimes referred to as the duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. The platypus is the sole living representative or monotypic taxon of its family Ornithorhynchidae and genus Ornithorhynchus , though a number of related species …
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.
Platypus | National Geographic
WEBPlatypus. Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 15 inches; tail: 5 inches. Weight: 3 pounds. Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red List...
Platypus facts | Live Science
WEBFeb 18, 2022 · Platypus facts. Learn about the platypus, one of the world's weirdest mammals. The platypus ( Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom. The...
What is a platypus? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBThe platypus is a remarkable mammal found only in Australia. Sometimes known as a duck-billed platypus, this curious mammal combines the characteristics of many different species in one. The platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying aquatic creature native to Australia.
Duck-Billed Platypus - National Geographic Kids
WEBPlatypus. Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 15 inches; tail: 5 inches. Weight: 3 pounds. The duck-billed platypus's head and body...
Platypus Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WEBOct 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 and...
Platypus - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe 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 …
Platypus - The Australian Museum
WEBPlatypus 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. The Platypus propels itself through the water by using its front, short, webbed limbs, and the partially-webbed hind feet act as rudders.
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.
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