The platypus is an unusual mammal that can confuse learners because it defies typical mammalian traits. Unlike other mammals, the platypus has a bill and webbed feet.
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The platypus is considered a national symbol of Australia and is often found in Australian cultural references. The Australian coin features a platypus on one side.
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Monotreme Category
The platypus belongs to a small group of mammals called monotremes, those that lay eggs instead of giving birth. Monotremes such as the platypus are a curiosity to scientists.