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The platypus and echidna, often regarded as some of the most peculiar animals on Earth, may be hiding a far more complex ...

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The Echidna Makes the Platypus Look Normal Posted: April 30, 2025 | Last updated: April 30, 2025 Australia is known for its odd wildlife, but the echidna might just take the crown. With spines ...

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As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth. They are also very different from each other.