Difference between revisions of "Platypus"
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The '''platypus''' is a aquatic mammal which lays eggs. Its natural range is in [[Australia]] and [[Tasmania]]. It has a bill similar in shape to a duck which is very pliable, it also has webbed feet. Like all mammals it has fur and rudimentary [[mammary glands]]. | The '''platypus''' is a aquatic mammal which lays eggs. Its natural range is in [[Australia]] and [[Tasmania]]. It has a bill similar in shape to a duck which is very pliable, it also has webbed feet. Like all mammals it has fur and rudimentary [[mammary glands]]. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.genevaschools.org/austinbg/class/gray/platypus/ The Duck-Billed Platypus] | ||
[[Category:Egg-laying mammals]] | [[Category:Egg-laying mammals]] | ||
Revision as of 22:23, April 8, 2008
The platypus is a aquatic mammal which lays eggs. Its natural range is in Australia and Tasmania. It has a bill similar in shape to a duck which is very pliable, it also has webbed feet. Like all mammals it has fur and rudimentary mammary glands.