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Australian Platypus Conservancy - http://platypus.asn.au/
Information about the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), research, its conservation and protection, and platypus-spotting opportunities. Also offers merchandise for sale. |
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What is a Platypus? - http://www.platypuscomputing.com/platwhat.html
Etymology and a reading list. |
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Platypus Genes Uncover Mammal History - http://www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_stories/2008/080508.html
Article describing how research into the platypus genome has given fresh insight into the evolutionary history of mammals. |
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Platypus - http://www.genevaschools.org/austinbg/class/gray/platypus/
Provides photographs and information on the physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior of this mammal. |
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Rainforest Platypus - http://www.rainforest-australia.com/platypus.htm
Rainforest Platypus, photos and text. Courtesy of Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge, Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland, Australia |
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Duck-Billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) - http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Duck-Billed_Platypus.asp
Duck-Billed Platypus facts, photos and message board. |
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Amazing Animals: Duck-billed Platypus - http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/reallywild/amazing/platypus.shtml
Information on this semi-aquatic mammal found in Australia. |
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Platypus - http://ozwildlife.freehostia.com/wildlifedetail.php?genus=Ornithorhynchus&species=anatinus
Five photographs of this species, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, and one of its skeleton. |
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Sleep of the Platypus - http://www.species.net/Platypus1.html
Article by Henry Gee about the sleeping patterns of the platypus as compared with other mammals. |
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Platypus - http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/benrud_ryan
Ryan Benrud provides information on Ornithorhynchus anatinus, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and other interesting facts. |