platypus

    

PLATYPUS

Platypus belong to the animal kingdom.

The platypus is a semiaquatic mammal that lay eggs.

They are the only mammals that have a beak and lay eggs instead of giving birth.

The male has a spike on the foot that delivers a venom that causes pain to humans.

They eat insects, larvae, worms, snails, small fish, shrimp, crabs and frogs.

Parts
The most characteristic parts of the platypus are:

- the closable nostrils,

- the eyes,
- the tiny ear slits,
- the short fur,
- the furry tail,
- the beak (shaped like a duck´s beak),
- the 5-toed feet with no hair, 

- the poisoned spike on male´s ankle 

Did you know ?

The platypus was a not very well known animal. Now is more popular because it´s in a cartoon programme called phineas and ferb.

                                                                      

                           PERRY

If you treat them well they are cute and friendly. If you don´t believe me wach this video.

Hope you like it!