Platypus
Platypus
Catalog Number
14840
The Platypus from Schleich® WILD LIFE is an unusual mammal in that it lays eggs.
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Details
Dimensions
2,09 x 3,7 x 0,87 inch (W x D x H)
Age Recommendation
3-8 years
- Schleich® figurines are modelled in the finest detail to help children learn while they play.
- This item is part of the WILD LIFE theme world and is suitable for children aged 3-8
Additional Information
The Platypus from Schleich® WILD LIFE is one of the few egg-laying mammals. It is native to Australia. It lives in rivers and lakes, feeding on prawns, insects and worms. Its wide bill looks similar to that of a duck. The bill senses the electrical signals of other animals and allows prey to be tracked down. Compared to other mammals, the Platypus has a very low body temperature of only 32 degrees Celsius.
Fun Fact
The only other mammal that also lays eggs is the echidna.
Scientific facts
- Scientific name : Ornithorhynchus anatinus
- Global Home : Australia
- Conservation Status : Near threatened
- Primary habitat : Wetlands
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