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Native to eastern Australia including Tasmania this semi-aquatic mammal exhibits an array of unusual characteristics that defy traditional biological classification. Here are ten fascinating facts about the platypus that highlight its uniqueness and evolutionary significance.

 

A super-animal or a bizarre aberration? Come Down Under for the facts about the little Australian animal who has it all the famous duck-billed platypus.

 

Platypuses do not have teeth so the bits of gravel help them to "chew" their meal. Platypuses are long-lived surviving 20 years or more in captivity and up to 12 years in the wild. Scientists...

 

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 the male platypus has a spur on each hind foot that delivers an extremely painful venom.

 

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.