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The Platypus: The Complex Mammals

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The Platypus is an odd and interesting animal. It has unique traits, a unique behavior, and the platypus hasn’t evolved much in the thousands of years it has been around for. The platypus is a unique and interesting animal due to its rare traits, behaviors and the fact it has evolved little.

Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal meaning it can live on land and water. It is one of the few venomous mammals. It has an unusual appearance, duck billed, beaver tailed, otter- like fur, and webbed feet. It has aggressive behavior and do not like being touched whatsoever. Platypi and Echidnas are the only two mammals in the world classed as monotremes which means they lay eggs. The traits of a platypus is extremely unique and interesting and has odd

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