Platypus

The platypus represents an early divergence in the mammalian family tree, splitting from other mammal lineages approximately 166 million years ago. It is the sole living representative of the family Ornithorhynchidae.

What Scientists Learned from the Oldest Wild Platypus Ever Found Platypus

When the first specimen was brought to Europe in 1799, naturalists assumed it was a hoax created by combining parts of different animals together. Physical Characteristics and Adaptations The platypus represents an early divergence in the