A Deep Dive into the Duck-Billed Platypus: 7 Amazing Insight

Floral Pattern Floral Pattern BY SCV

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Egg-Laying Mammal

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Venomous Spur

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Electrolocation

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Beaver-Like Tail

Their flat tail stores fat and helps them steer while swimming. See the location

Webbed Feet

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The platypus lacks a stomach; its esophagus connects directly to the intestines, skipping the digestive process that most mammals have.

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A Deep Dive into the Duck-Billed Platypus: 7 Amazing Insight

Egg-Laying Mammal

Venomous Spur

Electrolocation

Beaver-Like Tail

Webbed Feet

The platypus lacks a stomach; its esophagus connects directly to the intestines, skipping the digestive process that most mammals have.

STOMACH FREE ANIMAL

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A Deep Dive into the Duck-Billed Platypus: 7 Amazing Insight

Egg-Laying Mammal

**Venomous Spur**

Electrolocation

Beaver-Like Tail

Webbed Feet

The platypus lacks a stomach; its esophagus connects directly to the intestines, skipping the digestive process that most mammals have.

STOMACH FREE ANIMAL

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Venomous Spur