Known for its “duck-like” appearance, the Platypus is actually a mammal and is perfectly suited to live underwater and underground.
The Bill – The platypus’ bill isn’t hard like a bird’s beak, but rather it’s made out of soft cartilage (the same substance that makes your ears and nose).
Babies – The duckbilled platypus lays eggs. Each egg sticks to the fur of the mother’s belly. They hatch into platypups, and continue to stick to their mother’s fur for three months.
Claws – When the male platypus is attacked it protects itself by clawing at its enemy with the spurs on its hind legs. Not only are they sharp but they contain poison – enough to kill a dog
Habitat – They are only found in Eastern Australia in fresh water rivers and banks.
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