Did you know that platypuses were thought to be a hoax when they were first discovered? People thought they were being tricked by a specimen that was two animals sewn together. This demonstrates just ...

It is true that a baby platypus is called a puggle, but the popular photograph shared on Reddit shows a young echidna, a close relative to the egg-laying mammal that is also called a puggle. We've ...

Few creatures are as puzzling as the platypus. Multiple ancient and enduring First Nations stories touch on its appearance as an amalgam of creatures like a duck and a rakali. Its chimera-like ...