The platypus is a mammal
that lays eggs
The platypus is
one of the most fascinating species on our world. Not only because this mammal
lays eggs, is venomous and has a bill like a duck, but because it is the most
evolutionary distinct mammal that exist today.
The
Platypus certainly is amongst the world’s most unique and unusual animals and
for good reason too. The Platypus’ are mammals because the females produce milk
and nurse their young, however they are different as the Duckbill platypus,
strangely lays eggs. This makes the Duckbill Platypus one of only three
Monotremata that walk this earth. Originating from the word monotreme, which
means a “single whole or opening”, Monotremata are mammals that lay eggs. The
Duckbill platypus is a mammal that lays eggs.
The
platypus (Ornithorhycnhus anatinus) is a very remarkable species and
is the most evolutionary distinct mammal alive today. Platypus are endemic to
Australia and are widespread in the countries’ eastern states. They occupy a
wide range of habitats and climates, but are dependent on river streams and
bodies of freshwater.
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