Category: Prototheria (Egg Laying Mammals)
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Echidna Facts For Kids | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The echidna (Tachyglossidae) is a small to medium-sized invertebrate. Along with platypus, it is the world’s only egg-laying mammal. Sometimes echidnas are also called spiny anteaters probably because of their spiny skins. In appearance echidnas seem more like porcupines or hedgehogs. They are found in Australia and New Guinea. Echidna is an interesting animals, lets discover…
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Duck billed Platypus Facts | Top 10 Amazing Facts about Platypus
Duck bulled platypus is the only extant species of the genus Ornithorhynchus, inhabiting the freshwater streams, lagoons, and lakes of eastern Australia including Victoria, southeastern South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. They can grow to a length of 300 to 450 mm not including tail that measures around 100 to 150 mm. You’ll enjoy…
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Platypus Facts For Kids | The Egg-laying Mammal
The duck billed platypus is an extraordinary creature. The animal truly lives up to its name. One of its striking features is the platypus’ bill—one that shows much resemblance to the ducks yet the body is of a mammal. Here we have some really amazing Platypus Facts For Kids. George Shaw was the first professional…