Animals don't have a sense of identity. That's a human thing.
2007-02-19 08:35:49
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answer #1
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answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7
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The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia and Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. It is the sole living representative of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus (Ornithorhynchus), though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record.
The bizarre appearance of this egg-laying, duck-billed mammal baffled naturalists when it was first discovered, with some considering it an elaborate fraud. It is one of the few venomous mammals; the male Platypus has a spur on the hind foot which delivers a poison capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the Platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognizable and iconic symbol of Australia; it has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20-cent coin.
2007-02-19 16:36:43
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answer #2
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answered by manda leigh 2
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I would've said it's from the beaver family.
Thx, Manda, that was interesting & fun to learn something new! :)
2007-02-19 16:39:30
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answer #3
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answered by Nocine 4
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Platapi don't like labels. They prefer to just be considered unique individuals.
2007-02-19 16:39:04
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answer #4
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answered by Got rice? 3
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Yes.
2007-02-19 17:27:44
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answer #5
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answered by THE UNKNOWN 5
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Well, it's nether but if you ever go to Australia, watch out, they heard of you.
2007-02-19 16:41:26
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answer #6
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answered by Lab 7
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platypussies are awsome
2007-02-19 16:39:41
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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he doesn't care, he just wants more platypus-y
2007-02-19 17:05:10
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answer #8
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answered by Adrian Wapkaplett 6
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ohhhhhhh hahahahahaahahahahah.......... what is this?........
2007-02-19 16:39:11
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answer #9
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answered by Anonymous
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