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Mammal ยท Freshwater
Platypus
Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Meet the animal
Life as a platypus
The platypus is an egg-laying Australian mammal that feeds in rivers and streams.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Its sensitive bill detects tiny electrical signals made by prey hidden underwater.
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Surprising fact
Male platypuses have a venomous spur on each hind leg.