The
platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal nightlife, endemic to Australia and Tasmania.
Along with the echidnas they are the only species living today belonging to the order monotremata, this means that they have one-hole at the confluence of the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Along with the echidnas they are the only species living today belonging to the order monotremata, this means that they have one-hole at the confluence of the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
The animal is shy and difficult to observe, even in places where they are abundant. Its activity is limited to the early hours of the morning and evening.
I like this animal because it is cute and I find it curious, as it has very mixed characteristics of other animals, besides being the only one of its kind that remains today.
The platypus is important in the animal kingdom because it is the only egg-laying mammal, poisonous, besides he has a beak-shaped snout duck, beaver tail and otter paws .
It is endangered because many people are hunting them for their fur and even attempting to breed in captivity it is not very successful.
A curiosity about this animal is that the platypus is a national symbol in Australia and they are in 20 cents coins of that country.