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Platypus
From 1798, when the first specimen arrived in England, the platypus has been the subject of controversy. It was first thought a clever hoax had been perpetrated by a skilled taxidermist stitching together the bill of a duck and other parts of unknown mammals! This book confines itself to the known facts rather than the myths and legends which surround this beautiful, secretive and shy creature.
92 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
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February 11, 2012
I've purchased every book I've ever come across about platypuses, which means I own this one book. As a result, this has been my first chance to learn something about these bizarre animals. Did you know that the average platypus is smaller than a housecat? Me neither! They typically weigh about a kilogram (2.2 pounds). As monotremes, platypuses are a link between reptiles and mammals and as thus retain some of the biology of each. This book covers the evolution, biology, and ecology of the platypus, and is recommended for anyone interested in these fascinating mammals.
July 22, 2008
Suprisingly educational for an 89 page book. Platypedes are strange creatures, let me tell you O_o
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