As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.

A flash of light called the Platypus has hallmarks of a mid-sized black hole shredding a star and a type of burst thought to be a stellar explosion.

However, the specialized cells on the platypus’s bill allow it to pick up electric pulses. This sixth sense in the platypus is called electrolocation and it’s a highly effective method of hunting.

Claymatic has announced side-scrolling shoot ’em up remake Platypus Reclayed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

Platypus Reclayed is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up video game developed and published by Claymatic. About Reclaimed. Remade. Reclayed. The legendary Platypus returns! 22 years after its first… ...

Photographer captures 'incredibly rare' moment between platypus and snake While platypus are regularly attacked by feral predators, seeing one taken by a snake is an extremely rare.

The San Diego Zoo is joining an international collaboration project to ensure the survival of one of nature’s truly unique animals — the platypus.

You might know the platypus as Australia's iconic shy, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. Unfortunately, the odd animal is also struggling to survive. This is why ...

The platypuses’ first months in the field exceeded ecologists’ expectations, with all 10 surviving – and thriving – in their new home. Ongoing monitoring and tracking have confirmed that the ...

Unique white Platypus found in Aussie creek prompts conservation concerns Discovery of an extremely rare white platypus in Northern NSW has raised urgent calls for more substantial conservation ...

Platypuses mainly consume aquatic invertebrates, particularly insect larvae. Their diet also includes free-swimming organisms like shrimps, swimming beetles, water bugs and tadpoles.

A Tasmanian man befriends a platypus while protecting the species from urban development.