Imagine stumbling upon a creature that looks like a mash-up of a duck, a beaver, and an otter—with a dash of poison thrown in ...

Despite its odd look, the platypus is perfectly adapted to its environment. It has a furry, otter-like body, a tail the same shape as a beaver's, and a mouth reminiscent of a duck's. In his 1802 book, ...

Each platypus will be tracked over the next two years to better understand how conservators can intervene in the event of drought, bush fire or flood. Renowned for its bill, webbed feet and ...