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 ...

In his 1802 book, An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Colonel David Collins wrote of the webbed and clawed feet that allowed the animal to swim and burrow with ease. He was also ...

The platypus doesn’t fit into any particular category: it’s a mammal, but it lays eggs like a reptile. It has a duck-like ...

Let’s explore this unusual and amazing group! The platypus is one of the most unusual animals in the world. With its duck-like bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail, it looks like a mix of ...

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 ...