Platypus Facts — Questions Answered
Although the platypus lays eggs like birds and reptiles, it is actually considered a mammal. In fact, it is one of only five living species of egg-laying mammals (called monotremes). Like other mammals, the platypus feeds its young milk. It is warm-blooded, which means it can keep itself warm or cold, and it has fur. In fact, the platypus has very thick fur, and it’s waterproof, too.
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