Platypus (IMAGE)

CSIRO Australia

Platypus

Caption

The platypus belongs to the monotreme family, a small group of mammals that lay eggs and produce milk to feed their young.

Credit

Laura Romin and Larry Dalton.

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Credit: Laura Romin and Larry Dalton.

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