# The platypus > The platypus **Published by:** [Haan](https://paragraph.com/@haan/) **Published on:** 2024-07-21 **Categories:** art, daos **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@haan/the-platypus ## Content The platypus is a unique mammal native to Australia, known for its duck-bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail. It is one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The male platypus also has venomous spurs on its hind limbs, making it one of the only venomous mammals. ## Publication Information - [Haan](https://paragraph.com/@haan/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@haan/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@haan): Subscribe to updates ## Optional - [Collect as NFT](https://paragraph.com/@haan/the-platypus): Support the author by collecting this post - [View Collectors](https://paragraph.com/@haan/the-platypus/collectors): See who has collected this post