Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

Follow along with wildlife ecologist Josh Griffiths as he breaks down some weird facts about one of the most evolutionary distinct mammals on the planet.

Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

The platypus is even weirder than it looks.

Some lesser-known facts about these fascinating creatures.

Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

The platypus is even weirder than it looks.

The platypus is even weirder than it looks.

Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

In this video, we explore some of the strangest and most unique animals in the world, including the platypus, the Komodo dragon, the glass frog, the domestic silk moth, and many more. From their unusual physical characteristics to their...

The platypus, a unique and fascinating creature, continues to surprise scientists with its extraordinary characteristics. Researchers at the Australian National University have discovered that the platypus possesses ten sex chromosomes,...

Finding scorpions in the desert at night is surprisingly easy with an ultraviolet torch since scorpions fluoresce under UV light. This phenomenon, where scorpions absorb UV light and re-radiate it as bright neon green, isn't unique to...

An introduction to the duck-billed platypus - one of the world's few egg-laying mammals. Find out what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The duck-billed platypus is native to...

All animals develop specific characteristics in response to their environment, but some adaptations are more weird and wonderful than others. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Every animal species on the planet has...

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What a strange creature is the Platypus. Although it lays eggs like a bird, it suckles it s young like mammals. It is one of only two egg-laying mammals, Monotremes.

This video discusses the unique characteristics of the platypus, highlighting its origins in Australia and its combination of features from various animals.

The video “Solitary and Group Animals” compares animals that live alone with animals that live in groups.

Season 3, Platypus part 4

A platypus swam into the net Kamil and Kayne set. Now it's time to identify the sex of the animal and perform a health check. Discover how veterinarians check platypus fertility and what they can learn...

Season 3, Platypus part 3

Known locally as lobsters, these large and impressive creatures were a tasty dinner for people in the past but today are on the protected species list. After the brief crayfish encounter, Kayne and Kamil...

Season 3, Platypus part 1

The platypus is a monotreme animal that lives in Tasmania, Australia and is a protected species. Learn about some of the ways scientists and conservationists track the health and population of playtpuses...

Season 3, Platypus part 2

The echidna is another type of monotreme that can be found in Tasmania, Australia. They are small creatures with long snouts and specialised tongues. Learn how one zoologist uses radio tracking to...

Season 1, Tiger Snake part 2. Kayne learns about the significance of the Rainbow Serpent in Indigenous Australian history. Then, a local family informs Brandon and Kayne about the habits of the Tiger Snake and they all participate in a...