Platypus is kind of mammal that can be found in the eastern regions of Australia and also in Tasmania. The scientific name of this amazing animal is "Ornithorhynchus Anatinus". These mammals are semi aquatic animals. The name of the family of this Platypus is Ornithorhynchidae and the genus is Ornithorhynchus and Platypus is the last living member of this gradually perishing family. Monotreme is the species that the Platypus belongs to. There are total five members of this species including the Platypus. The other four species are echidna. The most unique fact about these mammals is that these Platypuses do not give birth to their children; rather they lay eggs.

This unusual animal, Platypus is one of the strangest creatures of nature. The mammal is quite beautiful in its look. The whole body of Platypus is covered with fur and it has a large, flat tail. This warm-blooded animal also resembles to some extent to the reptiles. Platypuses are mostly found in the streams and rivers. Between the months of June and October, the Platypuses become prepared for mating. This is the most suitable mating season for them. When the young platypuses are born they are blind and do not have hair on head. Though they are born through eggs, after coming to the earth, they fully depend on the mother's milk. They continue this process for three to four months.